Citing Sources
to cite: to quote as an example, authority, or proof*
a source: a firsthand document or main reference source*
When you take information, images, or music from a book, website, or article, you need to give credit to the creators. Citing your sources means formally saying that you used a book, article, website, image, or song in your own work and listing its author or creator.
*definitions taken from http://www.wordcentral.com/
a source: a firsthand document or main reference source*
When you take information, images, or music from a book, website, or article, you need to give credit to the creators. Citing your sources means formally saying that you used a book, article, website, image, or song in your own work and listing its author or creator.
*definitions taken from http://www.wordcentral.com/
Why should I cite my sources?
1. Citing your sources gives credit to the original creators of text, images, or music that you used in your project.
2. Citing your sources makes your work more credible.
3. Citing your sources allows you and your audience to keep track of the places where you found your information. This can help you with further research.
2. Citing your sources makes your work more credible.
3. Citing your sources allows you and your audience to keep track of the places where you found your information. This can help you with further research.
How do I cite my sources?
If you are working on a school project, your teacher will tell you exactly what information you need to cite and how to do so. You should definitely include:
1. the name of the author or artist
2. the title of the text, image, or song
3. the website URL, if you used the internet
1. the name of the author or artist
2. the title of the text, image, or song
3. the website URL, if you used the internet
Works Cited Page
- Purdue Owl Sample MLA Works Cited Page