Citing your Sources
Now that you've found the sources you want to use, you need to know how to ethically use the information. This means you need to cite your sources!
Below is a quick video about why and how you cite your sources. Further below is a link to the CT State Citation guide as well as links to several guides by Columbia College that are particularly helpful when you are looking for specific information about how to cite the source type you have on hand (i.e. how to cite a chapter in a book or how to cite a blog).
What, why, how?
What, Why, How of Citations
What is a citation?
A citation is a way to identify sources when you quote or paraphrase them in your research assignment.
Why do you cite your sources?
You cite your sources to:
- Allow your readers to follow up on or verify information in your paper
- Acknowledge the original author(s)
- Build upon the prior research or scholarship
How do you cite?
You cite by including a(n):
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In-text citation
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Work cited, references list, or bibliography at the end of the work
Citation Guides
- Citation Guide by CT State Community College Libraries"In this guide you will find generic information about the importance of citing your sources, different citation styles you may be asked to use, and links to helpful plagiarism and citation related resources. You will also find useful information on how to incorporate resources into your paper using quotes, paraphrases and summaries, as well as information on patchwriting and how to avoid it."
- MLA Citation Guide (9th Edition): How do I cite?Columbia College - Vancouver, College
If you are unsure about how to cite specific types of resources in MLA format, browse the information on this page to find the one that most closely matches the source you are trying to cite. - APA Citation Guide (7th edition) : How Do I Cite?Columbia College - Vancouver, College
If you are unsure about how to cite specific types of resources in APA format, browse the information on this page to find the one that most closely matches the source you are trying to cite. - Chicago Citation Guide (17th Edition): How Do I Cite?Columbia College - Vancouver, College
If you are unsure about how to cite specific types of resources in Chicago Style format, browse the information on this page to find the one that most closely matches the source you are trying to cite.