There are quite a few different ways to properly cite resources in your paper. The citation style usually depends on the academic discipline involved. For example:
Some departments or individual professors create modified versions of citation styles that they expect you to follow as well. Examples of this here at Butler include:
Bottom line: Check with your professor to make sure you use the style required for that class. And whatever style you choose, BE CONSISTENT!
YOU SHOULD CITE WHEN:
WHEN REFERRING TO A SOURCE, YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS FOR USING IT:
"Which option you should choose depends on how much of a source you are using, how you are using it, and what kind of paper you are writing, since different fields use sources in different ways." Grounds for Argument. When to Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize a Source. Used under CC BY NC SA
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YOU DO NOT NEED TO CITE:
Many different tools exist to assist you in the process of creating a citation entry. There are advantages and challenges to working with these tools.
Common mistakes include:
The biggest mistake is in completely trusting a citation generator to make no errors. Make sure you closely review all citations created in this way. You'll also still want to refer to your citation style guide to learn how to format your works cited/reference page.
Our Citation Management Tools LibGuide directs you to free citation managers that can format and keep track of your research citations. Check it out!
For assistance with selecting a citation management tool and getting started with it, contact your Subject Librarian or our LibChat service.
Our Avoiding Plagiarism LibGuide will teach you how to recognize when to give credit to others work. This Guide also links to the Butler University Student Handbook where Butler's plagiarism policy and other academic integrity rules can be found. As a Butler student, you are to follow the policies in the Handbook.
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