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.
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 in a summary paragraph
- Verbs for citing sources
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.
- Zotero
- Citation management software

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.

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