USING CITATIONS

to cite means to identify the original sources of information What does it mean to cite? to cite means to identify the original sources of information Citations are references to original sources of information. Citations are found within the text as well as at the end of a text.

You MUST CITE the source when you use… When should you cite? You MUST CITE the source when you use… words copied from another source ideas from another person, even when you express them in your own words specific information that is not common knowledge charts, graphs, pictures, or maps from other sources

You DO NOT NEED TO CITE the source when you use… When should you cite? You DO NOT NEED TO CITE the source when you use… an idea, fact, or opinion that is yours information that is common knowledge (facts or ideas easily found in general reference sources) common sayings or phrases

Why are they important? First, citations protect you from plagiarism. Plagiarism is taken very seriously, both academically and professionally, whether it is deliberate or accidental. Second, citations protect the original author or artist or creator of something. They protect his/her intellectual and creative property. Third, citations guarantee academic honesty and integrity. They help to increase the credibility of the information being reported.

Modern Language Association Who sets the rules for citations? Modern Language Association (MLA) provides rules and standards for HOW to cite sources properly and consistently

How do I use them? When you cite, you are providing publishing information about the original source. Typically, you need the following pieces of information ... Author first and last name Title of published work (book, article, website, film, etc.) Name of publisher Date and location of publication Other various pieces of information, depending on the source

How do I use them? Remember, citations are found within the text as well as at the end of a text. Citations within the text are called in-text citations. Citations at the end of the text are called the Works Cited (or Bibliography).

How do I use them? Typically, the in-text citation requires only the following author’s last and the page number of the original source from which the quote or information was taken. The Works Cited requires FULL publishing information. This information varies depending on the type of source (book, article, website, interview, film, song, etc.) MLA has various formats and rules for how to put sources on a Works Cited page.

How do I use them? It’s NOT necessary to memorize or learn every different format or MLA rule. There are plenty of websites to help you when you need it. www.citationmachine.net www.easybib.com https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/ 747/01/