7. Cite Your Sources
It's important to cite the sources you've gathered in your research and will use in your project. Citing:
- Demonstrates that you have done proper research.
- Gives credit to other authors and researchers and acknowledges their ideas.
- Allows readers to track down the sources you used.
- Can help you avoid plagiarism.
Citation Guides - Online help and examples
- APA Formatting and Style GuideLots of great examples using APA style formatting of books, articles, videos, Web pages, library database articles, and other online resources. Compiled by Purdue University's Writing Center.
- Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new windowProvides guidelines and examples for using the Chicago style for citing books, articles, videos, web pages, library database articles, and other online & print resources.
- MLA Formatting and Style GuideNumerous examples using MLA style for citing books, articles, videos, Web pages, library database articles, and other online resources. Compiled by Purdue University's Writing Center.
- OWL: Purdue Research and Citation ResourcesProvides examples and explanations for APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles.
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From the databases
Most library databases have a function to create citations in the most commons styles. Look for 
or 
in the article record or for a "suggested citation" at the bottom of the page. Double check the citations, though, as databases occasionally make mistakes.