I am writing a simple lab report but I have a very uptight teacher. I am going to use a definition of enthalpy and entropy from the dictionary, do I have to cite this as a source in the paper?
2006-08-08 12:23:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Your teacher should have specified if he/she wants you to cite sources or not. If you are citing sources, then you should also site the dictionary as a source.
Typically papers are in MLA or APA style, but your teacher should also specifiy which citation style she would like you to use.
2006-08-08 12:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should cite the dictionary you used because...
A) Every dictionary offers a different definition for the same word (it's been tested and proven).
B) You can never lose points for making an extra citation, but you might if you don't.
2006-08-08 20:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bladeron DC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say it like this:
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines entropy as, "..." and throw a citation at the end of the quote just to be safe. Normally, you would need one or the other but two can't hurt.
2006-08-08 19:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Never site the dictionary. It's not necessary. When you're defining a word, it's assumed to be common knowledge.
2006-08-08 19:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by PixelWire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! I am sure you do. I would do it to be on the safe side. for some reason, I remember my sophomore English teacher teaching us how to site Webster Dictionary. I hope I am not making things up.
2006-08-08 19:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by flutterflie04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don´t use as reference the dictionary or encyclopedia
2006-08-08 19:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should always cite references.
2006-08-08 19:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by ianthra2010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially if you quote word for word.
2006-08-08 19:27:09 · answer #8 · answered by Dave C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋