Do you cite sources in introductions?

Answer 1

Yes. You must cite all sources regardless of the location in your text. In the APA style, all sources must be cited in the text with at least the authors name and year published. Detailed bibliographic information for each source must be provided at the end of the text.

Answer 2

No. In academic or scholarly works, sources should be cited in footnotes or in the bibliography, not within the introduction or the body of the work.

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