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    Citations and Plagiarism

    Learn how to work with citations, verify source evidence and reduce the risk of plagiarism when using Academly.

    Proper citation is a core part of academic writing. Academly provides tools that can help you work with sources and supporting evidence, but citations should always be checked before submission.

    What this section is about

    Academic sources need to be represented accurately and attributed correctly. This section explains how to review citations and source-based material produced during your work in Academly.

    When you should read this

    • When you want to understand how source references should be checked
    • When you are concerned about plagiarism
    • When you are reviewing AI-assisted thesis content
    • When you are preparing citations or references for submission
    • When you need to verify evidence against an original source

    Working with citations in Academly

    1

    Review the source connected to the content

    Check which document or source supports the statement you are working with.

    2

    Open the supporting evidence

    Where Academly provides source evidence, compare the cited or quoted material with the surrounding context in the original document.

    3

    Check page references

    Verify page information against the original PDF or source before using it in your final thesis.

    4

    Review citation metadata

    Check author, title, year and other bibliographic information before adding a reference to your bibliography.

    5

    Apply the required citation style

    Format your references according to the citation rules required by your university or department.

    Avoiding plagiarism

    • Cite ideas, arguments and findings that come from other authors
    • Use quotation marks and a citation when reproducing wording directly
    • Remember that paraphrased material still requires attribution
    • Do not use references that you have not verified
    • Keep your own analysis clearly distinguishable from source material
    • Review your university rules before final submission

    Important

    AI-assisted citation and evidence tools can make mistakes. Always verify important references, quotations and page information against the original source before submitting academic work.

    Related sections

    • Citation Manager
    • Responsible AI Usage
    • University Guidelines
    • Sources & Evidence