Citation and Plagiarism

Watch this short video for a basic introduction on citation and plagiarism:

When do I have to cite?

• When quoting text directly from a source.
• When you reword or paraphrase sentences or phrases from a source.
• When summarizing a particular idea or argument.
• When using facts, data, or information from a source.
• When using information or text written by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, such as, ChatGPT.

If you are unsure, check with a librarian or your instructor.

Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing

Regardless of the citation style you choose, when you quote, paraphrase, or summarize, you must include the source information in both in-text and in a separate reference list at the end of your paper.

Quote

When you quote the author's exact words you must use quotation marks to indicate that all the words in the quote are exactly as the author wrote them. You must include the page number of the original source in-text, as well as the name of the author. In some styles you should also include the year of publication.

Paraphrase

When you paraphrase you use your own words to provide the essential information and ideas of someone else and you do NOT use quotations marks. The text you write is usually shorter than the original, and you must reference the original source.

Summarize

When you summarize you write a brief statement or present the main points of a larger material. The text will be shorter than the original, and you do NOT use quotation marks. You must use your own words and cite the original source. 

For more information and examples on quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, click on the links bellow:

Always proofread the citations from a generator to check for errors, such as punctuation, capitalization, or dates.

Omnivore, Google Scholar, and library databases will provide citations for sources.

Search to find books and articles. Click CITE.  Select a Citation Style. Copy & paste or export. Proofread using the instructions on this guide.

Easily generate and copy a citation with the CITE button in Omnivore