Citation Essentials – Referencing Sources and Citations with Confidence

In line with the motto “Cite it right,” this course will teach you how to cite correctly and avoid unintended plagiarism. Understanding the fundamentals of citation in academic writing, along with practical tips for applying them, will help you navigate the citation jungle with confidence. Take the course, have your lightbulb moment, and cite without worry!

Topics

Understanding the fundamentals of citation
Creating in-text citations and reference lists
Focus topics to choose from: e.g., citing images, ChatGPT, tables, diagrams, interviews, standards, research data, self-citations

Resources

TUM Citation Guide
E-Tutorials on YouTube

Teaching Methods

Expert input, Case studies, Exercises, Group work, Q&A

Target Audience

Degree Studies, Doctoral Studies, Administration

Moodle

Our e-courses are available on Moodle, the e-learning platform of TUM. You can log in with your TUM ID, LMU ID or as a guest. Please enter "Gast" as the guest access password.