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Unit 10: Citing Sources
Lesson 7: Citation Tips
- Create and maintain a list of all resources—books, periodicals, websites, etc.—that you consult during your research
- Take clear, precise notes on where you found your information
- Write down complete citation information for each resource you use
- Use quotation marks when repeating another person’s words verbatim
- Credit original authors for their information and ideas
- Each paragraph, excluding the introduction and conclusion, generally will need at least one citation
- Do not cite common knowledge, such as a well-known quote, familiar proverb, or universal fact. For example, you do not need to cite when the American Civil War ended (1865).
- When in doubt, cite your source!