English Language Learning: Citing Sources

Citations are very important, because they tell your reader or professor where you got the information you're using in your paper.  Without citations, you may be committing plagiarism.

This slideshow from Rutgers University can answer that question.

Some databases will include the citation or provide ways to generate citations.  Look at the bottom of the page or check for these tools to help you.

You can also format your citations the old-fashioned way--by typing them up in the correct format.  Try these guides for help and examples.