LibGuides: Writing: Citations &amp; Reference

How do I cite?

What is a citation?

A citation...

describes a book, journal article, website, or other item
gives credit to the originator of an idea
enables the reader to access the cited item.

You must cite a source that you are using if you paraphrase or summarize any of the ideas given in the work AND if you use a direct quote from the resource (word-for-word). Citations are not just for word-for-word quotations; they must be used when you mention any ideas or information from a source.

Online Writing Center-Purdue Owl

The Owl/the Purdue Online Writing Lab (Purdue University) can help you with your writing assignments. Below is the website's navigation tab for all aspects covered.

Why Reference?

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Featured Site: Using English

This site is mainly to help support English as a Second Language (ESOL) teachers & students. The site contains extensive supporting material for vocabulary and grammar.

Featured Site: Writing Commons

Mission

help people communicate more effectively in school and work contexts
help people improve their cognitive, intrapersonal competencies, and interpersonal competencies
help people understand 21st century literacies, including digital literacy, visual literacy, and Information Literacy.

Encyclopedias

Oxford Research Encyclopedias
Although predominantly a subscription based service, it also offers a large quantity of free full-text articles.

Online Writing Center-Excelsior

The Excelsior Online Writing Lab (Excelsior College) can help with your writing assignments. Below is the website's navigation tab listing every aspect covered.