Using another writer’s ideas or words in your work without proper acknowledgment is plagiarism. Learning how to cite correctly helps you produce responsible academic work and maintain academic integrity.
Citation is the method of acknowledging the sources of information used in your work. It usually includes in-text citations and a reference list or bibliography.
Note: Always use the citation style recommended by your professor or department.
Some common citation styles used across disciplines include:
American Psychological Association style, commonly used in psychology and other social sciences.
A widely used author-date style commonly applied in many academic disciplines.
Modern Language Association style, often used in literature, arts, and humanities.
A style developed by the University of Chicago Press, used in a range of academic disciplines.
Citation managers such as EndNote can help you organize your references, store them in one place, and automatically generate bibliographies.
These tools are useful for managing research materials and saving time when writing academic papers.