Cite It!

DOCUMENTING YOUR RESEARCH PROPERLY

Using sources when you write a research paper or project is an important part of building and supporting your argument. Documenting your research and crediting others for their ideas is a very important part of this process.

CITATION TOOLS FOR TEENS

There are different tools you can use to document your research and create a proper works cited page:

Use citation cards for each source you use. Click below for sample cards.

- Book citation card sample
- Online database citation card sample

Follow these handouts to create a works cited page from scratch:

- APA Format
- MLA Format

Have a Works Cited page created for you using one of the following:

Looking for a guide on in-text citations?

Need more help? Visit the OWL @ Purdue - Purdue Online Writing Lab for information on the writing process, style and language, and citation.

References:

Purdue Writing Lab. “Purdue Owl // Purdue Writing Lab.” Purdue Writing Lab, Purdue University, https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html.

Steelman Library, Southeastern University. “Libguides: Research Success for High School Students: Citation & Plagiarism.” 5 Steps to Avoiding Plagiarism, Library Guides, 12 Apr. 2021, https://libguides.asu.edu/c.php?g=815544&p=5820222.

Vasquez, B., et al. “MLA 8th Edition Citation Guide.” Los Angeles City College Library, Los Angeles, 3 Oct. 2016.