After identifying, locating, and evaluating information created by others, it's time to utilize it. The question is how to incorporate this information into your work by blending your critical thinking skills.
When incorporating others' work in academic writing, citing resources is essential to let your audience know when you are using someone else's ideas and where you found that information. Also, remember that it is plagiarism when you use the idea or opinion of someone else without giving the person credit. Make sure to follow the appropriate citation system for the discipline in which you are writing.
This section will discuss the importance of citing and plagiarism and how to connect them with your critical thinking skills.