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AMA Style Guide

Why cite?

We cite sources used in our work to:

  • acknowledge other's work and to avoid plagiarism
  • help the reader find additional information by finding the original sources
  • give our arguments credibility by demonstrating we are familiar with research preceding ours
  • to show gaps in the knowledge on our topic
  • to show we understand the rules of academic integrity and can be trusted within the scientific community

Sacramento State's Academic Honesty Policy

Sacramento State University takes academic honesty seriously. Students are expected to understand what the university classifies as academic honesty and how to take steps to avoid it. You can find the full policy here https://www.csus.edu/umanual/student/stu-100.htm.

Last Updated: Oct 13, 2024 3:28 PM