Why Do I Cite?
Citing sources maintain academic standards and establish your credibility as it proves that you have done your research by looking at existing information and is contributing to the scholarly discourse with well-supported arguments. It gives credit to the original authors original and help readers to better understand the ideas you included in your paper.
Citing your sources consistently and accurately helps you avoid committing plagiarism in your writing. Cite according to the citation style recommended by your instructor or the style that is common to your field of study or subject.
See citation LibGuide below:
Citation and Style Guides: Style Guides, Help Sheets, Formatting Papers
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832154
Publication Date: 2019
All Campuses - Reference
MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9781603295611
Publication Date: 2021
All Campuses - Reference
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