Citations

Citations are incredibly important for several key reasons:

• Academic Integrity:

  • Giving Credit: Citations give proper credit to the original authors of ideas, information, and words you use in your work. This is crucial for maintaining academic honesty and avoiding plagiarism.

  • Avoiding Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work without giving them proper credit. It's a serious academic offense with potential consequences.

• Building Credibility:

  • Supporting Claims: Citations provide evidence to support your arguments and claims. By citing credible sources, you strengthen your own work and make it more persuasive.

  • Demonstrating Research: Citations show that you have thoroughly researched your topic and consulted reliable sources.

• Enabling Further Research:

  • Finding Sources: Citations provide a roadmap for readers to locate the sources you used. This allows others to easily access the information and continue their own research.

  • Building on Knowledge: Citations contribute to the ongoing conversation and development of knowledge within a particular field.

If you need any help with citations, formatting, or anything pertaining to writing please check out the Writing Center.