The source is the text or other work that provides the information that is being used. For example, an anthology, a book, a thesis, etc.
What to do when citing?
Be concise, Be selective, Do not overuse sources, Can use more than one source per paragraph
How does a source help you?
It helps build credibility throughout your paper by showing that you have taken an academic look into the issues surrounding your topic.
How can sources be utilized:
presenting facts or statistics, serving as evidence to support an argument, lending authority to an argument or idea, providing examples and illustrations
What is argumentation?
Argumentation is the thought process used to develop and present arguments.
What are the types of sources that exist?
Primary, secondary, Tertiary
Ways of incorporating a source:
Quoting, Summarizing, Paraphrasing
Mention the three citations styles
APA, MLA, Chicago
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