Citation Rules & Writing a Research Paper

Academic writing has generally agreed-upon rules in the world of academia. One of these rules is the obligation to cite and reference sources. Adherence to citation principles ensures that the reader understands the contribution of current research in the context of existing literature. The citation provides research credibility and provides the information necessary to locate the sources in the course syllabus or research paper on which the author was based.

The various fields of research employ different citation styles, such as APA, MLA, and Chicago, to format bibliographic information. Consequently, it is crucial to ascertain the appropriate citation style for academic papers within a specific department or course to maintain consistency in referencing.

There are computerized systems that allow you to import information from a variety of sources, organize them, and create bibliographic lists in a variety of citation styles.

Numerous websites provide comprehensive information on various citation styles and tools for generating citations in different formats. Here are some links to the primary citation styles accepted in Israeli academia, along with guidelines for academic writing in various departments.