The document discusses the importance of citing sources in scholarly work. It notes that citing indicates thorough research and credibility, allows reinforcing or arguing against other ideas, and avoids intellectual property issues. A citation is defined as a reference or quotation from another work. The document also explains that articles provide citation information like journal title, publication date, volume, issue, and page numbers. It lists common citation styles manuals from the APA, MLA, and Chicago style.
2. Purpose and DefinitionWhy is citing the work of others important?Acknowledging or citing other people's words and ideas indicates that you have conducted thorough background research on your topic and are operating from an informed perspective, increasing your credibility. Other people's ideas can also be used to reinforce your arguments, or as points to argue against. Finally, ideas are intellectual property and there are serious repercussions for failing to follow citing conventions.What is a citation?A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.
3. Find an articleExamine the source The source provides you with the citation information: Journal titleDate of publicationVolume numberIssue numberPage numbers
4. Citation Manuals APA Style ManualAmerican Psychological AssociationMLAStyle ManualModern languages AssociationChicago Manual of Stylewww.lib.umd.edu/guides/citing.html
