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Evaluating the literature is one of the core competencies of academic work.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Therefore, it is not only legitimate to review and cite the relevant literature, but you are explicitly encouraged to do so.<\/p>\n

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You explicitly refer to sources in your text,<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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  • to support your presentation,<\/li>\n
  • to show that you have taken note of the relevant academic literature,<\/li>\n
  • to enter into a dialogue with other researchers, e.g.<\/abbr> by building on what has been said, taking an opposing position, or combining different statements,<\/li>\n
  • to allow readers to verify or further explore what you have written.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Why is my literature research important?<\/h3>\n

    Evaluating the literature is one of the core competencies of academic work. It is legitimate and also required to review and cite the relevant literature.<\/p>\n

    What benefit do my references have for others?<\/h3>\n

    By referring to sources, you enter into a dialogue with your readers and give them the opportunity to verify or further explore what you have written.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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