// Hacker Noon · 12 January 2026

The Van Halen Principle: Why Bad Citations Are Actually Safety Violations

In academic writing, citations are your brown M&Ms. Bad formatting is the fastest way to leak credibility. The Compliance Officer System Prompt is designed to handle the nuance of the latest style guides (APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17, etc.)

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