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find the reference you want, add the page number you want to show, and then ‘Insert’.
Remember to back up your work. It might not happen often, but your data may be lost
if something is wrong with the software.
Generating bibliographies and citations
Citation management tools can aid in the process of generating bibliographies and
citations. Many of these programmes are integrated with word processing software,
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allowing users to insert in-text citations seamlessly and properly format a bibliography.
The user can select the appropriate style for his/her discipline, such as the Modern
Language Association (MLA) style or the American Psychological Association (APA)
style. After citations have been inserted, the bibliography or reference list is created by
clicking of a button. Users can also remove duplicate sources and edit any in-text citations
that may have been inserted throughout the writing process. These types of tools allow
for easier collaboration among researchers and faculty. In addition to streamlining the
process of organising sources and creating citations, they send links to an author’s paper
to colleagues and co-authors.

Ethical considerations in using academic information
An ethical use of information technology is to properly acknowledge the sources of any
information used to complete a task. Thus, it is unethical to violate intellectual property.
This offence may involve the unauthorised duplication and distribution of video, audio,
games, other software to third parties and the unauthorised sharing of these files among
other users. Most of these regulations also apply to printed materials. When software
or a document is protected by copyright, a form or notice will indicate that the content
is copyrighted, thus, it cannot be used or distributed without the author’s consent. One
does not violate copyright whenever there is a fair use of a work protected by copyright
for scholarly purposes, research, news reporting, teaching (including making multiple
copies for use in the classroom), criticism, or commentary. It is recommended that the
author properly make fair use of works from other sources and give credit to the author
through acknowledgement.
Plagiarism and academic integrity

Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work as your own. Plagiarism is a serious
academic offence with far-reaching consequences. It can result in a failing grade on
an assignment, a mark on an academic record, suspension, or even expulsion from
an academic institution. Therefore, it is important to know how to avoid this serious
offence. One of the best ways to avoid plagiarism and improve your academic integrity
is to start good habits early in academic work. For example, keep a list of the sources
you consult in your research and note information, such as authors, article and journal
names, publication dates and page numbers. You should also explain concepts using
expressions and voice rather than copying everything from the source. By doing so,
you will not forget where certain information came from and how to cite your work
properly. In addition, note that the direct quotation of an author’s words and the use of
the author’s ideas (even in paraphrasing) will require proper citation.

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