Citataj

Citataj is a term often encountered in academic and literary contexts, referring to passages of text that are reproduced verbatim from another source. The act of including citataj is known as quotation or citation. These reproduced segments are typically enclosed in quotation marks to indicate that they are not the original words of the author but are borrowed from elsewhere. The purpose of using citataj can vary, ranging from supporting an argument with evidence, illustrating a point, analyzing an author's style, or acknowledging the work of others.

Proper citation is crucial when using citataj to avoid plagiarism. This involves providing attribution to the original author and source, often through footnotes, endnotes, or a bibliography. The style of citation can differ depending on the academic discipline or publication guidelines, with common styles including MLA, APA, and Chicago. The length of a citataj can also vary; short quotations are usually integrated into the text, while longer passages may be set off as block quotes, indented from the main body of the text. The judicious and ethical use of citataj is a hallmark of scholarly writing.