Citing Sources
Citing Sources is one of the most important parts of your research paper. You need to provide information that shows where you retrieved your information for your research. Sources could be a book, website, journal article, ebook, library database, video, etc. There are different ways to cite these various sources.
Why is it important to cite your sources?
See the YouTube video below to learn how to use MyBib for citing sources! One of the easiest FREE citation generators! ⬇
MyBib This is one of my favorites. So easy to use! Mybib can also be added as a Chrome extension.
Citing Sources using EasyBib in Google Docs
Easy Bib in Google Docs (video)
A list of other online citation generators and tools:
Citing Sources:
When you create work that references the previous works of others, it is important to provide attribution, giving credit and establishing credibility for your claims. When attributing sources using MLA style, there are two components:
Works Cited Page - A list at the end of your paper with all of the of information sources you have referenced.
In-Text Citations - Notations within the body of your paper that map specific quotes and details with source references from your Works Cited page.
See video below for more information on citing sources in MLA format:
Automated Citation Generators
Automated generators such as the MyBib web tool and Chrome Extension or EasyBib Add-On may help you generate citations. Use MyBib in Google docs. Learn more in the video below!
Citing Sources in MLA format
Citing Sources APA format
In-text citations in MLA format
In-text citations APA (7th ed.) format
Types of Search Techniques:
Boolean Search Techniques
Evaluating Websites
Tips for Effective Searches
A library database is essentially an electronic collection of published works that include articles from scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, reference books, encyclopedias and other informational resources. Databases focus on a specific topic or subject area. Your public or school library pays for a subscription to these databases to provide you with information from reputable publishers. This information cannot be found on the internet, which is why you should consider using databases first when doing research.
What is Plagiarism? the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
Turnitin.com, they also has a free plagiarism checker.
What is Copyright? Understanding Copyright
"A copyright is a law that gives the owner of a written document, musical composition, book, picture, or other creative work, the right to decide what other people can do with it. Copyright laws make it easier for authors to make money by selling their works. Because of copyright, a work can only be copied if the owner of the copyright gives permission" (Copyright Facts for Kids, 2021).
Below are several videos that explain copyright in more detail: