In September 2022, I took a “Good Citation Behaviour” course by Clarivate (Web of Science) aimed at early career researchers. There was a topic on citation manipulation and its implications in research. I wanted to share some key takeaways from the course, which I believe are valuable to fellow researchers and anyone who appreciates the importance of accurate and ethical information dissemination. 💡 I found this course immensely beneficial, shedding light on the importance of proper referencing and the risks of citation manipulation in the academic community. I encourage Ph.D. students and early career researchers to take this course to learn more about citation manipulation and how to prevent it.