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Research Process Tutorial

Why Cite?

Citing sources in your research serves the following purposes:

  1. Giving proper credit to the authors of the words or ideas incorporated into your paper.
  2. Allowing readers of your work to locate your sources so they can learn more about the ideas included in your paper.
  3. Citing your sources consistently and accurately helps you avoid committing plagiarism in your writing.

APA Style 7th Edition

MLA Style 9th Edition