HOW and WHY to CITE

How and Why to Cite: advice from a professor for new students in the social sciences.

This video deals with some of the more common grade-lowering mistakes and how to avoid them.

Topics covered:

-the real purpose of assignments

-the big-picture significance of undergraduate courses

-when to paraphrase vs. when to quote

-what counts as plagiarism in post-secondary studies, and how to avoid it

-writing for your audience: making your work relevant your course

...and some more advanced tips at the end.

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