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Citing Sources

Not just a good idea…it’s the law

When you quote or paraphrase the work of other people, you need to give them credit. Citation usually means adding a page at the end of your paper or report that lists all of the sources you used. If you have proper cited your material, the reader can easily identify the original source and do further research, if desired.

Save yourself time

• Write down the pertinent information about your sources (title, author, publisher, etc.)


• Don’t forget page numbers.


• If you photocopy articles or pictures, be sure to get all the necessary information about the source.


• If you are using data from a website, make a note of the date you visited—you’ll need this later.

Citation Guides (with examples!)

The library has citation booklets for you to use—just ask at the Reference Desk. Or you can purchase a copy at the bookstore for $1.30.

Helpful websites:

• Documenting Sources. This is the companion website to the college's Everyday Writer handbook.