Using and Citing Resources
Take notes for research reading
Reading research can be time-consuming. Try to keep a log of your summary notes as well as your new responses to help you stimulate new thinking and save time.
Cite your sources
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Citation styles
Use the citation style required by your instructor. Check your assignment hand-out or ask your instructor if you're not sure what style is required.
- ACS citation style | ACS style quick guide
- APA Citation 7th Edition Download APA Citation 7th Edition
- APA Citation 6th Edition Download APA Citation 6th Edition
- ASA Citation Guide Download ASA Citation Guide
- CBE and CSE 2015 Download CBE and CSE 2015
- Chicago Style Citation 1 Download Chicago Style Citation 1
- Chicago Style Citation 2 Download Chicago Style Citation 2
- MLA 8 In-text Citation and Works Cited Guide Download MLA 8 In-text Citation and Works Cited Guide
- Vancouver Style Download Vancouver Style
- Citing Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Integrate citations into your writing
Here are some guides on common questions students have about integrating citations into their writing. See also "Paraphrase, summarize, quote."
Citation management software
You can use citation management software or websites to cite sources in your assignment. However, remember that these resources are not perfect, so always double-check citations to make sure they are correct.
Discipline-specific expectations
Different disciplines have different expectations about how to use and cite sources
Know when to cite
Whenever an external source is used for ideas or information, whether that be for summarizing, paraphrasing or direct quotations, you must cite the source.
Paraphrase, summarize, quote
Use paraphrase, summary, and quotations to integrate sources into your writing.