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What academic offense occurs if a person doesn't property cite sources used for a paper?

cite

[sahyt] / saɪt /


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subpoena
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“But we believe it is this exact cautiousness, particularly the fact that many cite seasonals, as the reason to think a lot of bad news is priced in,” he says.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

Along the French Riviera, they cite roughly 20 reported events between the 16th century and the early 2000s, including waves exceeding two meters.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

Decades later, fans still cite these elements as part of “Star Trek’s” appeal.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The Zume patents could help Miso Robotics expand Flippy's capabilities, suggests Hull, though he does not cite any specific example.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

We can cite at least four obvious reasons.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The letter also cites a 2023 Fox News report in which Chemerinsky described what he called “unstated affirmative action.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Moreover, Muir cites research from strategists at Citadel Securities and Barclays showing that, on a seasonal basis, September and October are typically the worst months for risk-adjusted returns in the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

The lawsuit also cites Black being questioned about who in his social circle has NDAs as another example of the committee’s overreach.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

It cites criticism from Lord O'Neill, a former Goldman Sachs economist "who turned down an offer to join" Burnham's government, saying that the prime minister's first speech was "the last thing investors wanted to hear".

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

As an example Bernstein cites He felt it offered the best opportunity to do fundamental research in chemistry, which was what he had taken his Doctor of Philosophy degree in.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

"We do not rule out such a possibility; we are talking about the foreseeable future," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, cited by Russia's Ria and Tass news agencies.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Regulators cited Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas, for failing to provide care during the eight hours Lowrimore waited to be seen.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

She said she pleaded with the store owner who publicly cited security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Aggregate Index, a widely cited benchmark for investment-grade corporate bonds.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

There are people across the country who not only championed those policies but also cited them as the reason they voted for him.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Afterward, Connolly said she told Trump that “the normalization of war and genocide can never be accepted,” citing Ireland’s own history of famine, colonization and the Troubles.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

Authorities have promised a return on investment, citing bank estimates -- and a rough 20-year timeline -- that the project will account for 13 percent of Hong Kong's gross domestic product.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Louise Haigh, Burnham's deputy, has vowed to "strip out needless bureaucracy" from government more generally, citing an example of there being three public consultations between 2019 and 2023 on whether to microchip cats.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Designer Brands, owner of shoe store DSW, raised its full-year sales outlook, citing a strong start to the current quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

After ignoring the students for two hours, the manager closed Woolworth’s, citing a telephoned bomb threat.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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