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Tutorials: Citing Your Sources
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What is a citation?
A citation is a way to show that you took quotes, an idea, or media from another place or person to support your research.
Think of it as an address allowing others to locate the same source that you found.
A list of references, bibliography, or a works cited page are all terms used to refer to a list of citations that you've collected and included at the end of a paper or other research project.
Why should I cite my sources?
It's important to cite your sources so that other people can find the same material you did, but also to avoid plagiarism by giving credit to others' work.
Library guides & tutorials on citations
The library has posted several pages on citations in our guides & tutorials and we're always developing more. Take a look at these for more info!
Why cite?
A longer answer to this question with links to other citation pages.
APA 7 citation style
Use APA citation style when writing for business, social sciences, health, and education fields. The official guide is published by the American Psychological Association.
Use the library's citation maker
Citation makers are never perfect, but they can help you get started with formatting your article or book information.
Write an annotated bibliography
How to write an annotated bibliography--a list of citations with a brief description of each.
How to track citations in OneSearch
Use the citation tracker to find articles that reference each other.
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