CITATION PRACTICES IN LITERATURE: UNRAVELING THE PROCESSES LEADING UP TO A CITATION

Аннотация

Citation practices play a crucial role in academic literature, facilitating the acknowledgment of prior research and providing credibility and evidence for scholarly arguments. However, the process leading up to a citation is complex and multifaceted, involving various considerations and decision-making by authors. This study examines the citation practices in literature and aims to unravel the processes leading up to a citation. By analyzing the factors influencing citation decisions, such as relevance, authority, novelty, and impact, the research sheds light on the intricacies of citing sources in academic writing. The findings offer valuable insights into the dynamics of scholarly communication and contribute to the understanding of citation practices in the context of literature. KEYWORDS Citation practices, citation decisions, academic literature, scholarly communication, relevance, authority, novelty, impact, academic writing, source citation, citing sources.