Why you MUST cite your sources
It adds credibility to your argument. Citing is proof that you did research and that your conclusions are based on reliable information.
It helps you avoid plagiarism by giving credit to the people whose ideas and research you used to make your argument.
It shares the sources you discovered by presenting information about your sources in a standardized format that any scholar can use to track down the very same sources you consulted.
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Avoiding Plagiarism (Excelsior OWL)This resource offers advice on how to avoid plagiarism in your work.
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Oops, I PlagiarizedLearn about when and how to cite, and how to avoid accidental plagiarism. From the UCLA Library.
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PCC's Student Conduct PolicyIncludes PCC's policy on plagiarism
What is Plagiarism?
MLA Style Guides and Examples
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MLA Style QuickGuide from PCC
Guidelines and examples for MLA format citations.
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MLA Handbook Plus This link opens in a new windowAccess to the 9th edition of the MLA Handbook, the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, and the MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature. Also offers the MLA Style 101 course, which consists of 11 instructional videos and a final quiz.
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MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Excelsior OWL)Examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
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MLA Style CenterGuidelines, tips and advice for MLA citations, direct from the Modern Language Association, the organization behind MLA style.
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MLA Citation Examples (from EasyBib)Guide to MLA citation format, provided by EasyBib.
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MLA Style Citation ExamplesAccess to sample citations for articles for many types of sources. From Valencia College, Orlando FL.
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MLA Handbook, 9th Edition by Call Number: REF LB2369 .G53 2021Publication Date: 2021The MLA Handbook guides writers through the principles behind evaluating sources for their research. It then shows them how to cite sources in their writing and create useful entries for the works-cited list.
APA Style Guides and Examples
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APA 7 QuickGuide from PCC
PCC's printable quick reference to APA 7 citation format.
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APA Style - Excelsior OWLIn-depth coverage of APA 7 style, including citing and formatting.
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EasyBib Guide to Citing and Writing in APA FormatGuide to APA citation format, provided by EasyBib.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed. by Call Number: REF BF76.7 .P83 2020Publication Date: 2020In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures.
Citation Generators
Citation generators format your citations for you based on information that you input into a form. This can be a convenient tool, but it is NOT 100% accurate. ALWAYS check that the citation is formatted correctly.
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NoodleTools ExpressFree tool for generating MLA, APA and Chicago style citations.
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Citation MachineA free resource from Landmarks for Schools.
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KnightCite Citation ServiceA free citation generator maintained by the Hekman Library of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Select your citation style in the top left-hand corner to get started!
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EasyBibGenerate citations in MLA, APA & Chicago formats.
Annotated Bibliographies
Need help creating an annotated bibliography? These resources will get you started!
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What are Annotated Bibliographies?Guidelines and sample annotated bibliographies in MLA and APA style. From EasyBib.
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Annotated Bibliographies (Excelsior OWL)Explanation of annotated bibliographies, what they should contain and a downloadable example.