Feminist Studies: Citing Sources

Citation in Academia

Academic writing starts with a research question and systematically develops a thesis or testable hypothesis, investigates relevant resources, and gathers and analyzes data and arguments. As you consult existing research, it’s essential to integrate evidence into your writing and cite the authors you reference in order to:

• Give credibility to your analysis.
   
• Allow readers to extend their own research by evaluating the cited original source.
   
• Avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting someone else's words or ideas as your own, whether the source is human or AI. UCSB has a strict policy on academic integrity, and students need to be aware of the consequences of plagiarism.

This gude provides descriptions and examples for the most used academic citation styles, along with tutorials to help students understand the ethical considerations behind academic integrity and the foundations of citation in academia.