Proper Citation

 

When to Cite:

·       Quotes

·       Paraphrases & Summaries

·       Ideas Not Commonly Known or Referenced

·       Borrowed Materials that Appear to be Original

 

How to Cite:

·       In Text (APA, MLA)

o      Parenthetical within text

o      List of Sources Required (“Reference” or “Work Cited”)

o      Typical in Liberal Arts and Social Science

·       In Notes (CBE, Chicago, IEEE)

o      Footnotes or Endnotes

o      Full Citation in 1st Note, Partial Citation After

o      List of Sources NOT required, but ….

o      Typical in Scientific and Legal Writing

o      Non-Citation Notes Allowed (Usually)

 

Tips for Citing:

·       Use the Correct Style (Academic/Industry Standard, In-house Guide, Editor/Reader Preference)

·       Document Your Sources in Progress

·       Take Notes w/ Source Information

·       Place Citations (or “Short Cuts”) in Drafts

·       Proofread for Citations

·       Citations Matched w/ Source?

·        Correct Style and Punctuation?