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Sayreville War Memorial High School Media Center: Citations

Once a Bomber, Always a Bomber

 

 

Why Do I Need to Cite My Resources?

Citing a resource means you are giving credit to that source for the information you used in your own creation.  If you do not cite a resource, you are PLAGIARIZING.  Plagiarism is stealing someone else's work.  This is CHEATING.  So, always remember to cite your sources!  

Works Cited? Reference List? Or Bibliography?

Works Cited? Reference List? Or Bibliography?

Not sure which one you should include at the end of your paper?  Check out the article below for a better understanding.  But, most importantly, include whichever one your teacher asks you to.

Should I Make a Reference List, Works Cited Page or Bibliograpy?

MLA 8 Guide

 

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To give full credit to your sources, you must include in-text citations 
AND  
a list of resources at the end of your paper. 

 

In-Text Citations for MLA 8 (AKA: Parenthetical Citations)