UNST 233E - Global Perspectives Latin America: Nouwen: Cite Sources
Why Cite?
When you use someone else's word, ideas, or images in your writing, you need to give them proper credit. Providing a citation or reference enables others to locate these sources too.
We cite to:
- Avoid plagiarism - give credit where credit is due
- Allow our reader to follow up on points that interest them
- Give our writing more credibility
- Help our reader see how we came to our conclusion
You should cite when you:
- Use a direct quote
- Make a claim that might be challenged/questioned
- Paraphrase the ideas of another person
- Offer an expert opinion
Credit Where Credit is Due Video
Selected Online Citation Guides
- Citing Government DocumentsGuides to citing government documents in APA, MLA, Chicago, and Turabian styles.
- OWL - Purdue's Online Writing LabDetailed guide to APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles. Navigate to "Research and Citation" on the left to access citation style help.
- MLA Handbook PlusProvides online access to the MLA Handbook.