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How to Create a Bibliography
- Rohan Reddy 4 ,
- Samuel Sorkhi 4 ,
- Saager Chawla 4 &
- Mahadevan Raj Rajasekaran 5
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This chapter describes the fundamental principles and practices of referencing sources in scientific writing and publishing. Understanding plagiarism and improper referencing of the source material is paramount to producing original work that contains an authentic voice. Citing references helps authors to avoid plagiarism, give credit to the original author, and allow potential readers to refer to the legitimate sources and learn more information. Furthermore, quality references serve as an invaluable resource that can enlighten future research in a field. This chapter outlines fundamental aspects of referencing as well as how these sources are formatted as per recommended citation styles. Appropriate referencing is an important tool that can be utilized to develop the credibility of the author and the arguments presented. Additionally, online software can be useful in helping the author organize their sources and promote proper collaboration in scientific writing.
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- Harvard and Vancouver styles
- Referencing software
- Scientific writing
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To produce a high-quality bibliography, choose reliable and credible sources, categorize them as primary or secondary sources, and understand the different types of sources that are available. By following these principles, researchers can create a bibliography that enhances the credibility and rigor of their research paper.