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Business Writing and Citing: The Basics
Citations are expected in scholarly and professional work, and required when using information and data from outside sources. In business writing, citations will help you:
- Avoid plagiarism and give credit to the ideas and work of others
- Demonstrate credibility by backing up your claims with research and data
- Create a path to information that supports your arguments and engage in professional dialogue
This page provides resources for business writing and common citation formats. You will need to consult with your instructor to determine the citation requirements for assignments in your courses.
- Avoiding Plagiarism GuideA simple two-page guide to avoiding word and idea plagiarism.
- UD's APA 7 Citation Style Guide for Business SourcesThis guide provides formatting and examples for commonly cited business information, including statistics and data from UD-provided databases, scholarly information, business news, and more.
- Citing SourcesGuide to common citation formats, including APA, MLA, and Chicago Styles.
- Purdue OWL: Professional, Technical WritingA collection of resources for writing in business settings, including examples of common documents and communication formats.
Business Writing Guidelines and Tools
- Purdue OWL: Professional, Technical WritingA collection of resources for writing in business settings, including examples of common documents and communication formats.
- APA Style & Grammar GuidelinesSimple overviews and examples of APA guidelines for style and grammar, including paper and citation formats, rules about abbreviations and other mechanics, and proper grammar.
- Business Writing Tips and ToolsOverview of business writing principles that apply to many situations and contexts.
- The Write PlacePeer writing support for UD students at any stage of the writing process--including assistance with editing, paraphrasing, clarifying ideas, and citations.
