How do I cite my sources?
You cite sources for a few reason. The first is to give credit to other people when you have used their ideas in your project. The second is to let other people where you got your information so they can get more information from your sources. In either case, it is kind of like having a conversation with other researchers. 

Quick Steps
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1. ​Identify Need
   ​​Ask this: Do I need to cite this? Is it your own idea? If not, where did you get it?
   Do this: Any information, both graphic or text, that did not originate with you must be cited.
   
   
2. Citation Style
   Ask this: Are you using MLA or APA format?
   Do this: Use a citation tool (NoodleTools or EasyBib) to help format your citations.
   
   
3. Source Type
   Ask this: What type of sources am I using?
   Do this: Use this flow chart to determine what type of source you are using.
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4. Check Work
   Ask this: Does my citation format mirror the sample?
   Do this: Check your citation format using the Citation Handbook.​
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