Citation

We MUST cite any resources that are not our own original work or creation in order to:

• Avoid plagiarism
• Give credit to the original author's work, ideas, information, etc.
• Show we have done research.
• Provide evidence of support for our arguments.

Click on the following link for more information on plagiarism.

When you create citations you'll often be asked to cite in two ways:

1. An in-text citation
2. A Works Cited (MLA), a References (APA), or Bibliography (Chicago/Turabian) page.

Check with your instructor to make sure you are using the correct citation format for your assignment.

Click on the tabs above for more information on & examples of citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian).

Some basic tips:

• It's important to cite your sources to give credit and avoid plagiarism!
• If you are unsure of what citation style to use, ask your professor.
• Make sure and save all your materials (books, articles, etc.) to the sources that you are citing.
• Consider keeping a running list of all possible sources you might use. This will make it easier to cite at the end.
• Don't forget: In addition to citing your sources at the end of your paper, most citation styles also require you to cite or note your sources in the body of your paper.