Give credit to the author or creator of the source information
Avoid plagiarism by telling your reader whose idea is being presented
Stay organized
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What do I cite?
Cite any ideas that are not your own.
Cite quotes from other people.
Cite ideas that you have paraphrased or summarized.
Do not cite "common knowledge" which includes dates and basic facts. When in doubt, cite it or ask Sarah the libarrian or your teacher for clarification.
