What is a Citation? A Complete Guide for Students
Learn what citations are, why they matter, and how to use them properly in academic writing.
The CiteMe editorial team creates guides and resources to help students and researchers with academic citations and reference management.
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Types of Citation Errors in Academic Papers
Analysis of 172 citations in peer-reviewed manuscripts reveals the most common error types. Studies show 25-54% of references contain errors across scientific disciplines.
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