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Why is Citing Important?

Why should you properly cite your research?

  • Point out the conversation you are having with other scholars and their ideas.
  • Enhance the credibility of your own argument with supporting evidence.
  • Provide your reader with additional sources for further reading.
  • Give credit where credit is due.
  • To avoid plagiarism, a serious academic crime.

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Within Chicago, there are two documentation systems:

  • Notes and Bibliography: used in the arts, history, and literature
  • Author-Date: used in the social sciences

Quick Guide to Citing Images

Managing Your Citations

Citation management tools help you collect, organize, and annotate your research materials, as well as format citations and bibliographies.  Select the one that best fits your style.

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