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How to cite correctly

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HOW TO CITE CORRECTLY

In this tutorial, we will show you why you need quotations in an academic or scientific paper, how to quote texts, illustrations etc., and what a list of references should look like. After you have completed this tutorial, you will be able to write a scientific paper which complies with Good Scientific Practice (GSP) and properly cite all sources.

Start your tutorial:

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    Module 1
    Duration: 3 minutes

    Why is citing important?

    Get to know the basics of copyright. You’ll learn why citations are such an important part of scientific papers.

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    Module 2
    Duration: 3 minutes

    What must be cited?

    Find out which elements need to be cited in a paper and what the difference is between citing directly or indirectly.

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    Module 3
    Duration: 4 minutes

    Citing books and other publications

    Learn how to cite books or journals. What’s the difference between monographs, anthologies or journals when it comes to citation?

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    Module 4
    Duration: 4 minutes

    Citing websites or social media

    Online sources have their own requirements regarding a correct citation. Let’s see what’s special about citing websites and social media.

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    Module 5
    Duration: 4 minutes

    Citing images, videos and more

    Find out when you need to cite music or visual content and how this works. This module is about songs, videos, films, series, games, etc.

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    Module 6
    Duration: 4 minutes

    Applying citation styles

    What should a reference look like? Which information is needed and where should it be placed? Get to know the most common citation styles.

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    Module 7
    Duration: 3 minutes

    Creating a list of references or a bibliography

    A scientific paper should always include a list of references or a bibliography. Learn how to create it with Microsoft Word or a referencing tool.