How To Cite External References In A Solution

How To Cite External References In A Solution

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How to Properly Cite External References in your Chegg Q&A solutions - Without Breaking the Rules!

When a question on Chegg explicitly asks you to cite an external reference or source, it’s crucial to follow the approved citation format to avoid Chegg Honor Code violation.

✅Approved Citation Format

🔬For Research Articles or Academic Work:

Format:

Author's Surname, Author's Initial(s). (Date Published). Title of article. Title of Journal/Publisher.

Example:

Smith, J. A., & Lee, R. B. (2020). The impact of social media. Journal of Communication.

🌐For Online Website Sources or URLs: 

Format:

Author Last Name, Author Initial(s). (Date Published). Title of web page. Website Name.

Example:

Brice, M. (2021, March 4). U.S. Senate expected to begin debating coronavirus package on Thursday. Reuters.

⚠️Key Guidelines to Remember


·     Providing any URL, Digital Object Identifier (DOI), or external link is considered a Chegg Honor Code violation, even if requested by the student.

·     References are allowed only for public figures, public institutions, free academic resources, and open-source content.

·     If the student requests a specific citation format, we should follow it without including URLs or DOIs.

·     If no format is specified in the question window, the above-mentioned standard format should be followed.

Examples of acceptable and non-acceptable citations in solutions:
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  A screenshot of a web page AI-generated content may be incorrect.

📝Pro Tip:

Before submitting your solution, double-check your references. If you’re unsure whether a citation is acceptable, ask yourself:

"Does this include a link, DOI, or private/non-public source?"

Stay compliant, maintain quality, and uphold academic integrity in every solution by always referring to the Authoring Guidelines when solving questions on the Q&A board.

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