Citing What You Find
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When you "cite" a source you are showing, within the body of your text, that you took the words or ideas from another place. |
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You also are providing a way for the reader (your professor) to locate the sources you relied on in your research. |
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Failure to acknowledge these sources can be considered plagiarism. |
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Remember that for whatever style you chose (in consultation with your professor), pay attention to the details and be consistent. Incorrect citations are just as bad as no citations at all! |
The style guides highlighted below are the most common style guides in use in First Year Writing Seminars and academia in general.
Consult your professor before selecting a style guide for your assignments.
The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed.Call Number: Online and print: Z253 .U69 2010 Central & Law LibrariesISBN: 0226104206Publication Date: 2010The 16th edition of this style guide is commonly used in the humanities. More Information
ACS style guide, 3rd ed.Call Number: Online and in print: QD8.5 .A25 2006 Science & Engineering LibraryISBN: 0841239991Publication Date: 2006ACS style is used for chemistry and other sciences.
ASA Style Guide, 4th ed.Call Number: HM569 .A54 2010 Central LibraryISBN: 0912764317Publication Date: 2010The ASA style guide is used in some sociology courses. Quick Tips for ASA Style
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th Ed.Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2009 Central LibraryISBN: 1603290257Publication Date: 2009MLA style commonly used in the humanities. More Information
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed.Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2010 Central LibraryISBN: 1433805618Publication Date: 2010APA style commonly used in the social sciences. More Information
Scientific style and format: the CBE manual for authors, editors, and publishers, 6th Ed.Call Number: T11 .S386 1994 Science LibraryISBN: 0521471540Publication Date: 1994CBE/CSE style is used for the sciences. More Information
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)Includes examples for many citation styles including MLA, Chicago, and more.
