Citing Sources

What is does it mean to "cite a source"?

Simply put, citing a source means telling people where the information or research came from. This usually involves including a list of sources, known as a "Works Cited" page or bibliography with your finished project. Citing sources is important because it shows others how to find the same information you found, and it gives credit to the creator or author of the resource used.

How do I create citations?

To create a citation, you will list information about the resource, such as author, title, publisher, etc., in a very specific format:

Most students in the OASD use a style called MLA (Modern Language Association) when citing their sources. Here are some websites that cover how to create citations using MLA formatting:

Online Citation Generators:

There are many online tools that can help you create citations:

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