1. Understanding citation norms: Different disciplines may have different citation norms, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. Before you start writing, make sure you know your field or the reference norms you need to follow.
2. Use citation management tools: use citation management software (such as EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, etc.). ) can help you manage and insert references more conveniently. These tools usually automatically generate the correct reference format for you.
3. Cite original materials: try to quote original materials, such as books, journal articles, reports, etc. This can increase the credibility of the paper and avoid plagiarism.
4. Accurately quote: When quoting other people's opinions, data or research results, you must quote them accurately. Avoid taking words out of context or distorting the original intention. At the same time, pay attention to distinguish between direct reference and indirect reference, as well as the specific content of the reference.
5. Use quotation marks and brackets: For the directly quoted content, enclose it in quotation marks, and indicate the source after the quotation marks. For indirect quotations or general expressions, the author and source can be indicated in brackets.
6. List of references: Attach a complete list of references at the end of the paper, and list all the cited documents according to the format of the selected citation specification. Ensure that all listed documents are reliable and authoritative sources.
7. Check the quotation format: After the paper is completed, carefully check whether the format of all quotation parts is correct. Ensure that all punctuation marks, fonts and font sizes meet the specification requirements.
8. Learn relevant courses and training: If you are not familiar with the citation norms, you can take relevant courses or training to improve your writing level and normative awareness.
9. Ask the tutor: If you encounter problems in the writing process, ask the tutor in time to ensure the quality of the paper.