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We all have to do it. What style do you pick? Where can you get help? How do the library databases make it easier? What happens when you don't cite your sources?
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My Professor didn't tell me to do this

Even if your professor doesn't tell you to cite your sources, you still have too. Chances are, if they didn't tell you, they just assumed you know it's required. Any source you get information from requires a citation. It may be an interview with a person, a pamphlet from a government office, a webpage or a journal article. All these sources gave you information. Therefore, you must give them credit for that information.

Don't worry though, the librarians are here to help you!
 

Why is it important to cite your sources?

Gives Credit to the Original Author
Creates a cookie crumb trail to find more sources
Keeps you from being a plagarist
Your professors tell you too

 

Plagiarism

Learn more about what Pagiarism is and how to avoid it.
 
 

Get It Now

Here are guides for the 4 most commonly used citations styles.  They will provide you with assistance for the most common types of citations.  If you need more help, please come to the librarians for help.  Leave a comment if you know of a style that you use frequently, but is not here.  We will be more than happy to add it.

  • APA Citation Style  
      
    This website is a great way to figure out the basics of citations in APA style. Commonly used for: Psychology, Criminal Justice, Communication, Education and behavioral sciences.
  • MLA Citation Style  
      
    This website is a great way to figure out the basics of citations in MLA style. Commonly used for: English, Art, Music and the humanities.
  • Chicago/Turabian Citation Style  
      
    This website is a great way to figure out the basics of citations in Chicago/Turabian style. Commonly used for: History and social sciences.
  • CSE Citation Style  
      
    This website is a great way to figure out the basics of citations in CSE style. Commonly used for: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Nursing, and other sciences.
 

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