Which term is about giving proper credit to original authors when their ideas are used?

• A. Fair Attribution
• B. Intellectual Discourse
• C. Source Integration
• D. Citation Styles

Answer: (A)

Giving proper credit to original authors when their ideas are used is about Fair Attribution. This term directly conveys the act of recognizing sources and authors for their contributions, which helps readers trace ideas back to their origins and keeps scholarly honesty intact. Intellectual Discourse describes the broader exchange of ideas rather than the act of crediting sources. Source Integration is about how you weave sources into your writing—quotations, paraphrases, and summaries—but it doesn’t by itself specify giving credit. Citation Styles refer to formatting rules for how you present citations, not the act of acknowledging authors. So, Fair Attribution is the best fit because it captures the fundamental practice of crediting others' ideas.