Cite Sources
How to Cite Sources
When writing a paper or doing research for a project, you must always give credit to the sources you consulted. This includes direct quotes, ideas, and information.
Follow the MLA and APA guides below or consult the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, which is available in the Library.
There are consequences to stealing others' ideas. The following is from the CFHS Student Handbook:
A student shall be subject to disciplinary action in relation to the following:
Stealing, lying, cheating, plagiarism or other acts of dishonesty
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Helpful Links
OWL - Purdue Online Writing LabPurdue University's guide to citing in MLA format, among other resources
OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab, APA Citation infoPurdue University's guide to citing in APA format
MLA Citation Stylefrom Long Island University
Citation MachineInteractive web tool helps create MLA and APA style citations
APA Tutorialfrom the American Psychological Association
Binghamton University MLA Guide
short guide from the BU Libraries
Binghamton University APA Guide
citing sources APA style from BU Libraries