Why Sources are Documented

Documentation Systems

Overview

Avoiding Plagiarism

Giving Credit

Building Your Own Credibility

Creating Context

What Sources are Documented

How Sources are Documented

In-Text Citations

End Documentation

Links to Specific Documentation System Guides

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Why Sources are Documented

The most obvious reason for documenting your sources is to avoid plagiarism and its consequences. There are other reasons as well, all related to preserving the integrity of academic inquiry, the process involved and the results produced. Click on the links below to learn more.

Avoiding Plagiarism
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
Building Your Own Credibility
Creating Context