RESEARCH

One thing that distinguishes an academic research paper from other papers is the citation of sources used in the development 1. You are using someone elses words, ideas, and/or research. Even when paraphrasing, the source needs to be cited.2. Cite the source when writing about a controversial statement or using a unique idea from something you read. The citation 3. You are using a direct quotation, in which case you indicate the author(s), year of publication, and the page number(s). 4. You are citing specific statistics, dates, or numbers. The page number(s) need to be included

5. If you find the same information in several sources, it is reasonable to assume that the information is â€oecommon knowledge The particular mechanics of citing sources are explained in The Bedford handbook or A Writer Reference