Citation checklist

Before you start writing your paper, make sure you know:

  1. APA 7 style rules and what other specific citation requirements your faculty (department) and supervisor have.
  2. Citation ethic. When and what to cite
  3. How to use citation management tools and their extensions.

Before submitting your paper, ensure that:

  • You have cited consistently throughout the entire work.
  • You have less than 10% of (verbatim) quotations.
  • All in-text citations are linked to the references (ensure you are not missing any sources in your references).
  • The entries in your reference are formatted correctly (even entries generated by citation software need to be checked – they are likely correct for common documents, but unusual documents may require some adjustment).

If anything is unclear, feel free to get in touch (iservis@vse.cz). Ultimately, your supervisor has the final say, so don’t forget to consult with them as well.