Citations are formal acknowledgements of from where and from whom you borrowed information.
Include citations when:
You directly use a quote from a book, article, or any other written or verbal source
When you paraphrase a quote from a book, article, or any other written or verbal source
When you reference information or ideas that are not your own
When in doubt, CITE!
When you cite information, you are showcasing that you have found and evaluated various information sources to develop your own ideas and/or arguments. Citing information demonstrates a proper engagement with relevant literature and demonstrates that you respect the time and effort that fellow students and scholars put into their intellectual production.
There are several different citation styles used for academic writing. Citation styles are field specific. Here are the most common citation styles you will use for your course assignments:
1. MLA - primarily used in humanities disciplines
2. APA - primarily used in social sciences disciplines
2. Chicago - primarily used in humanities and business disciplines
Purdue Owl Citation Guide provides instructions on how to cite a diverse set of information in MLA, APA, and Chicago!
The bibliography (often referred to as "references" or "works cited") section of your paper is where you list all the sources you used to draft your paper.
Each citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago) has their own format.
The sources listed in your bibliography include sources directly cited in your paper AND works consulted to develop your ideas/arguments.
