UNIT 3 part2

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Citing the sources of information

Section 1 Introduction

When using outside sources in your essay, include information which identifies each source. This is called citing or citation.

By citing the sources, you show

that these or words are not yours.

where these ideas or word in your essay came from and who created these ideas or words.

where readers can find the source so they can check or learn more about the information.

Citing or Citation also prevents plagiarism

present the words or ideas in the appropriate style

cite the source using the correct format

Common knowledge does not need to be cited.

A fact that is widely known and accepted as a truth.

An event that was widely reported.

Citation has two parts:

in-text citation

a Works cited list

In-text citation

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