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Parts of a Citation
Depending on the style, a citation will include title, author, date, page numbers, publisher, place of publication, etc.
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Why Do We Cite?
Citations reflect the careful and thorough work you have put into locating and exploring your sources.
Citations help readers understand the context of your argument and are a courtesy to the reader, who may share your interest in a particular area of study.
Citations allow you to acknowledge those authors who contributed to your learning and your work.
Citations, by illustrating your own learning process, also draw attention to the originality and legitimacy of your own ideas.
By citing sources you demonstrate your integrity and skill as a responsible student and participant in your field of study.
"When and Why to Cite Sources." University at Albany. N.p., 2010. Web. 26 Oct. 2012. <http://library.albany.edu/usered/cite/citing.html>.
These OWL resources will help you conduct research using primary source methods, such as interviews and observations, and secondary source methods, such as books, journals, and the Internet. This area also includes materials on evaluating research sources.