Citations are the way that researchers and writers indicate that they have used or consulted someone else's work when researching and/or writing their own. While using someone else's work without giving them credit is not always illegal, it is always unethical.
There are two main types of citations in research papers:
Citing your sources is important for several reasons:
Note: While citation generators are a great tool, they are not always 100% accurate. Remember to double check your citations using the other style guide resources available. Style guides also tell you the correct formatting and punctuation guidelines for the type of paper you are writing.
This tutorial from Niche Academy reviews citation generators and their use.
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