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Reference Shelf

This guide provides general information and resources covering a variety of reference topics.

Key Terms.

When writing a paper or conducting research for a project, a citation is a quote or reference to a book, paper, or original creator of a work. Examples of information and resources produced by another author that should always be cited are as follows: quotations, statistics, images, case studies, theories, experimental methods or results, research procedures or findings, websites, books, magazines, etc.

Don't forget to cite your work! Need assistance? Ask the library!

Citation for Beginners