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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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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

My first appeal went nowhere, and the denial letter didn’t cite a reason for the decision.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

Of course, Ireland's bowling attack is incomparable to Australia's and to cite this as Ashes preparation would be very unrealistic, but England can only play the schedule they are given.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Some analysts and investors cite the explosion of bond issuance—from AI hyperscalers such as Amazon.com and Alphabet—which they say has crowded out investment in Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

In particular, archaeologists often cite considerably older claimed dates for domesticated plants at Coxcatlan Cave in Mexico, at Guitarrero Cave in Peru, and at some other American sites than the dates given in the table.

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

He cites energy security concerns, policies to combat climate change and the rapid expansion of power needs, particularly for data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

The investigation letter also cites one internal record: a Nov. 4, 2023, email where Dean of Admissions Kristin Theis-Alvarez answered a professor’s complaint about admissions.

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

He cites frustrations with the UK over the Iran war, saying "your country was not there to help me".

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

To get a better sense of the decimation, McAuliffe looked at the Authentic Osage Indian Roll Book, which cites the deaths of many of the original allotted members of the tribe.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

It cited elevated uncertainty due in part from geopolitics and omitted previous language that had attributed elevated inflation partly to supply shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Even Lukas Graham cited the band’s roots in Christiania, a Danish enclave with a history as an anarchist commune, as an example they’re following by bailing on this tour.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

At a public appearance in July, Dans cited the commission’s four priorities: military and national security, energy security, economic development in the Arctic and “what we’ll call ‘community security.’”

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

It exports around $11 million of wine a year -- a large chunk to neighbouring Romania -- according to industry and official figures cited in Ukrainian media.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

But it wasn’t only the number of police that changed in the 1990s; consider the most commonly cited crime-drop explanation of all: innovative policing strategies.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

The biotech company’s stock rises after Barclays gives it a double upgrade, citing confidence in upcoming FDA approvals.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Several health insurers have stopped selling or plan to stop selling Medicare Advantage plans, citing the costs of doing so.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

The analyst expects companies in the sector to post revenue growth of 1.2%-1.9% over 2027-2028, compared with 4.6%-17% in 2025, citing a lack of new revenue drivers and monetization.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

NewStreet Research recently cut its revenue forecast for the ads business, citing the $1 billion figure.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

He had a resident give the injections in their place, and on August 27, 1963, the three doctors wrote a resignation letter citing unethical research practices.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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