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Why We Cite

What is citation?

A research project will include facts, opinions, quotations, and images taken from a variety of print, non-print, and electronic sources. Citing sources is providing select information about each source used for a project.
 

Why do we cite?

  • to give proper credit for words, ideas, graphics, or other information you borrow from others
  • to help readers find sources you used in case they want to read more from those pieces for themselves

More Help

APA Style and Grammar Guidelines - Highly Recommended for Further Help

Purdue OWL APA Guide 

APA 7th Edition manual 

APA Blog - Good for odd questions not answered in the manual or website