Which term describes the systematic recording of sources used in a research project?

• A. Bibliographic Citation
• B. Works Cited
• C. In-text Citation
• D. Plagiarism

Answer: (A)

Recording sources in a standardized way is about bibliographic citations. These entries capture full details of each source—author, title, publication information—so others can locate the original work and give proper credit. This system supports clear attribution and helps readers verify and follow up on sources, which is essential for the integrity of any research project. Works Cited refers specifically to a MLA-style list of sources, not the general practice of recording sources. In-text citations are the brief references within the body of the text that point readers to the full entries, but they are only part of the overall citation system. Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else’s work as your own. So the systematic recording of sources used is bibliographic citation.