Ghost citing is the act of attributing a statement or fact you made to another author in order to give it more academic weight. Usually done by attaching a citation that leads to a random page in a well respected academic journal in the field.
This method was developed and perfected by Canadian Rene M. Hradecky
CAUTION: Should only be used once or twice every 50 citations.
This method was developed and perfected by Canadian Rene M. Hradecky
CAUTION: Should only be used once or twice every 50 citations.
A+ paper: "The Tutsi cockroaches have collaborated with the Belgians for too long - Justice is long overdue. Cut the tall trees now, and rid Rwanda of the Tutsi imperialists yelled Hutu rights activist Jean Kambanda"
Nerd: Wtf! Where did you get that information?
Rene: Why the Journal of East African studies, of course!
Nerd: Are you ghost citing against? Don't make me call the African Institute of Human Rights again.
Nerd: Wtf! Where did you get that information?
Rene: Why the Journal of East African studies, of course!
Nerd: Are you ghost citing against? Don't make me call the African Institute of Human Rights again.
by GreasyFrenchy November 28, 2021
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