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Citation Basics

This tutorial covers the basics of getting started with proper citation practice, including why we cite, how to cite (including paraphrasing, summarizing, and using direct quotes), and the general rules of the major citation styles.

Keywords:: Plagiarism, Information Literacy, Citation

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Academic Support Services / Library and Information Services / Citations and Style Guides

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Material Type:: Syllabus
Date Added to MERLOT:: August 6, 2009
Date Modified in MERLOT:: May 22, 2020
Author:: Claire Ruswick
Submitter:: Ilka Datig
Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
Technical Format:: Video

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
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Sally Robertson (Librarian)

16 years ago

This tutorial does a very good job of explaining the different types of citations and why and when you should cite. It also tells what "common knowledge" is.

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