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Citation Help - How to Cite Your Sources: An Introduction to Citation

Resources for style guides and citations.

About the Citation Help LibGuide

There are different ways to cite your sources. The style you use usually depends on the academic discipline in which you are engaged. Consult with your instructor to make sure that you use the most appropriate style.

Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction

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Why We Cite Our Sources

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Why academic integrity (being honest in your work) makes you a better researcher (2:29).

From: The Writing Center at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

How We Cite Our Sources

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How to integrate sources into your paper and cite them while becoming a better writer.  (2:29).

From: The Writing Center at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Attribution

This guide was inspired by Tulane University's "Citation: How to Cite Your Sources" Research Libguide.