When to Cite
You may be hearing a lot about the importance of citing sources and not plagiarizing, but when should you cite? Cite when you:
- are using a fact that's not common knowledge. For example, the unemployment rate in the US.
- are using someone else's idea
- are paraphrasing an argument or idea you read
- are quoting someone
If you're not sure whether to cite something, check in with your professor or librarian, but in general it's always safer to cite!
Guides to APA Style
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IC Library's APA Cheat SheetA brief guide to APA citation written by Ithaca College librarians.
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IC Library's APA FAQCommonly asked questions about APA citations.
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APA TutorialInteractive tutorial from IC Library on citing sources in APA style.
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APA 7th Edition Citation for Business SourcesAPA Style especially for business students.
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APA Style - Missing PiecesThis table tells you what to do when you're missing information you need for a citation.
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Academic Writer Tutorial: Basics of Seventh Edition APA StyleInteractive tutorial on all aspects of academic writing.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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Call Number: Citation GuidesISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019
Guides to MLA Style
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MLA Quick Citation GuideA guide to MLA by IC librarians.
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MLA TutorialAn interactive tutorial on citing sources in MLA style.
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MLA Sample PaperA sample paper in MLA format from the Purdue OWL.
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The MLA Style CenterWriting resources from the Modern Language Association, including quick citation guides, templates, and FAQs.
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MLA Handbook, 9th ed.
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Call Number: Citation Guides LB2369 .M52 2021ISBN: 9781603293518Publication Date: 2021
ZBib
If you have a Chromebook, an Android device, or don't want to install a program, you can still get many of the benefits of Zotero by using ZBib. Zbib allows you to make a bibliography in any style by adding the URL of your item. It won't help with in-text citations, but it still saves a lot of time!
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ZBibZbib is a citation generator, but it's better than things like EasyBib. It has over 9,000 styles and will save your citations so you can create an entire bibliography!
Activities
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Citation KahootTest your citation skills with a Kahoot! Estimated time: 10 minutes.
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Plagiarism TutorialTest your knowledge - what is plagiarism and when to cite. Estimated time: 10 minutes