ENG 102 - English Comp 2 (Jongbloed)

When writing research papers, students are often required to create a "resources used" page, a "bibliography," or a "list of works cited." 

Why cite sources? To give the author(s) credit for the original work and to enable your readers to consult the same sources:

"Whenever you quote or base your ideas on another person's work, you must document the source you used. Even when you do not quote directly from another work, if reading that source contributed to the ideas presented in your paper, you must give the authors proper credit.

Citations allow readers to locate and further explore the sources you consulted. Citations show the depth and scope of your research, and give credit to authors for their ideas. Think of documenting your sources as providing a trail for your reader to follow to see the research you performed and discover what led you to your original contribution." (From the citation guide of the University of California, Berkeley.)

Typically, citations will include: the author(s) name(s); the title of the resource used; the year of publication; the place of publication. 

• “Plagiarism occurs when the creative work of another individual is imitated or used without authorization, or when the creative work of someone else is represented as one's own work." From the STCC Student Handbook.

2. Cite ALL of your sources (including images) using:

• Quotations
• In-text references
• A Works Cited page

3. Some Tips:

• Avoid cutting and pasting
• Basic, known facts are okay to use (e.g. Washington was our first President)
• Even if you are paraphrasing someone else's ideas using your words (rather than quoting), you must cite
• Give yourself time for the writing process

When in doubt, cite!

Online Citation Resources