Making Citations

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Click here to access general format guidelines for Chicago style citations.

1. When quoting the exact words of a person or organization.

2. When you paraphrase -- or rephrase/restate -- another person's original idea. 

3. When summarizing an original idea or long quote.

4. When sharing facts and/or statistics.

1. Avoid plagiarism, which can lead to expulsion from academic institutions. 

2. Honor others for their original thoughts and ideas.

3. Provide evidence for academic criticism and rhetorical arguments.

4. Support and/or validate claims.