Webpages expire, books and articles get lost, photographs and films degrade. Citations are necessary to assure that the next researcher can find the same information through different means.
Citing is important for your scholarly credibility, and for building on previous research. You may have a good idea, but simply stating it does not make it true or believable. Give your ideas validity and support by citing established authors.
Avoiding plagiarism is key to academic honesty. Claiming someone's original work as your own is fraud. Citations give authors their due credit.
You must cite:
When in doubt, be safe and cite your source!
For most courses in Education, our preferred citation style is APA. APA format is designed to promote clarity and consistency in academic writing and to facilitate the proper attribution of sources. It is essential to follow these guidelines to ensure that your work is easily understood by readers and that credit is given where it's due.
Citing ChatGPT: Be aware that UVA Wise does not have a campus policy on AI so students should always verify with each individual Professor whether AI usage is appropriate for the various tasks from information seeking or research, problem solving, prewriting including brainstorming, writing, and revising or editing in each course.
