Why You Should Cite
Citing your sources is an important part of the research process.
- It gives credit to the authors of the sources you used
- It demonstrates your credibility
- It leave a trail for your readers to follow
- It prevents plagiarism
To learn more about plagiarism, visit the Plagiarism Research Guide!
When to Cite
- When using an exact quote
- When restating or paraphrasing an idea from a resource
- When summarizing a work
- When collaborating with others to produce knowledge
