Remember the journey of studying abroad, and when writing a paper, be cautious in the reference section to avoid inappropriate citations that may infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Music enthusiasts are required to pay copyright fees for their works, and the same applies to academic venues. When citing other people’s literature, one should have copyright awareness and respect their research results.
Comply with citation format specifications
There is a huge difference in the citation methods between Chinese and English literature. In China, it is customary to directly quote the original text, while in English, quoting requires summarizing viewpoints or explaining research results, and it is important to avoid copying the original text. Wherever references are cited in the main text, corresponding regulations must be followed. The following examples demonstrate the correct citation method:
Murray (2007) cited White’s (2001) research on page 82 of his work to support the theory of agricultural genetic anomalies.
Similarly, Scholtz’s (1990) viewpoint was also supported.
The cited content should indicate key information such as the author’s name and citation time to prevent readers from misunderstanding it as personal research results; At the end of the article, all cited references should be listed in detail.
For example:
Caillard (1891) published an article titled “Ode to William Blake’s Innocence” in collaboration with Novello and Ewer in London, priced at per book.
Learn common types of references and their citation methods
Journal: The most common types of references include author, article title, journal name, publication year, number of issues, and page number.
Book: It should include information such as the author, book name, publishing house location, publication year, and page number.
Chapters in the book: Based on this, it is necessary to add information such as chapter titles, book names, editor names, and the location of the publishing house.
Thesis: Introducing master’s and doctoral theses requires information such as the author, thesis title, degree nature, school name, geographical location, and completion time.
It should be emphasized that overseas universities attach great importance to the phenomenon of plagiarism in academic papers, and plagiarism will inevitably lead to serious consequences. Therefore, the rational use of references is crucial.
Classification and introduction of citation methods for various types of references:
reference type
Explain the following points separately
Referencing Conventions:
1. APA (American Psychological Association); Often applied in the field of social sciences.
2. Chicago style; Often adopted by academic publishers.
3. Harvard style; Widely used in academic journals.
4. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); It is widely used in the field of engineering technology.
5. MLA (Modern Language Association); Commonly used in language and literature writing.
6. MRHA (Association for Modern Humanities Research); Commonly used for anthropological scholarships.
7. OSCOLA (Oxford seal citation method); Often appearing in legal resources.
8. Vancouver; A numerical citation particularly suitable for medical writing.
