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Why cite?
- Give credit where credit is due - Avoid stealing or plagiarizing someone else's ideas, information, or words.
- Build your credibility - Support your argument and sound more knowledgeable with reliable, relevant research.
- Help others continue to learn - Encourage your audience to find out more information by telling them where to look.
References
Library Class and Subject Guides: An Introduction to Library Research: Cite Your Sources. (2018). Libguides.mnsu.edu. Retrieved 2 August 2018, from https://libguides.mnsu.edu/c.php?g=411523&p=3498604http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
3 Ways to Cite
- Summarize - brief description of an idea
- Paraphrase - restatement of an idea using your own words
- Quote - exact words enclosed by quotation marks; no more than 10% of your paper should include quotes
References
Avoiding Plagiarism - Excelsior College OWL. (2018). Excelsior College OWL. Retrieved 2 August 2018, from https://owl.excelsior.edu/plagiarism/
Research Guides: Citing Sources: Summary. (2018). Davidson.libguides.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018, from https://davidson.libguides.com/c.php?g=349327&p=2361763http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
What NOT to Cite
- Common knowledge - ex. Washington, DC is the capital of the United States of America
- Your own ideas and words.
- Basic information found in multiple sources - ex.
References
Research Guides: Citing Sources: When You Don't Need to Cite. (2018). Davidson.libguides.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018, from https://davidson.libguides.com/c.php?g=349327&p=2361764http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Citation Styles
- MLA (Modern Language Association)
- APA (American Psychological Association)
- Chicago Manual of Style
Free Online Citation Makers
The easiest way to cite your sources is to download the Cite This For Me add-on to your browser. Once the add-on is visible on your toolbar, go to the resource you want to cite, click on the add-on, choose APA, and copy the citation. If the add-on does not work, you can go to the cite and use the manual generator.
2- EasyBib
EasyBib is another great online citation generator. You can use the website to manually create citations or you can add your citations as you work by downloading the add-on to your Google Drive at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/easybib-bibliography-crea/dnhomniofbmbomomggjpkakilbbgfkhc?hl=en.Use the manual generator at BibMe to build your citations.
References/Works Cited Page
Most online citation makers will also help you create a References page (usually used with APA) or a Works Cited page (usually used with MLA). If you chose to create your References/Works Cited page manually, use the following guidelines:
- Alphabetize your entire list of resources.
- Every line after the first line of a citation should be indented 5 spaces.
- Double-space between resources.
Check out a sample APA References page at https://libguides.tncc.edu/c.php?g=811210&p=5792844.
References
Research Guides: APA (6th Edition): Sample APA Reference Page. (2018). Libguides.tncc.edu. Retrieved 3 August 2018, from https://libguides.tncc.edu/c.php?g=811210&p=5792844
About Me
My name is Melissa Ray and I have been teaching high school students for over 23 years. I graduated from Meredith College with a double major in American History and Political Studies and received my National Board Certification in 2006. I taught high school social studies classes including US History, World History, and Psychology in both Nash-Rocky Mount and Wake County schools. For the last 11 years, I have been teaching Leadership Development for NCVPS.
Email: melissa.ray@ncpublicschools.gov
Location: Wendell, NC, USA