Why?

Why do I have to cite the sources that I use?

There are two main reasons:

• To give credit to the people who created the information/wrote the article/conducted the research

• To let others see where you found your information, letting them check the source for themselves

How?

There are a number of ways that you can go about citing your sources. We have compiled a list of our favourite ways to cite our sources below!

The most important thing to note is that each time you cite your sources you should try and use a consistent citation style throughout your document/video/paper. Here are the most common styles for each subject area ():

• English/Language: MLA

• Social Sciences/Education: APA

• Humanities: Chicago Notes and Bibliography

• Science: Chicago Author-Date

Wondering how to cite your sources? Check out these resources!

Citation Generators:

• EasyBib

• Cite This For Me

Citation Guides:

• Owl Purdue