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What are citations?

What are citations, and why do I need them?

A citation is your way of telling readers how to find the information, data, opinions, and quotes upon which you based your paper.

A citation includes:

The authors' names
Title of the work
Date of publication
Information about the publisher
Volume and issue numbers for articles
Page numbers
Online access information

What is APA Style?

APA stands for American Psychological Association. APA style was created by social scientists to standardize scientific writing. Some fields that use it include: Allied Health, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Political Science, and Social Work.

Library sources to help you with your citations.

The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism by Colin Neville
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780335241033
Publication Date: 2010-02-01
This book demystifies the referencing process and provides essential guidance to make sure you are not committing plagiarism. It provides clear guidelines on why and when to reference as well as how to correctly cite from a huge range of sources.Tackling all the main forms of referencing including APA and MLA , in an accessible and comprehensive manner.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
The style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration. The Manual offers an authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system and comprehensive coverage.
Book available in print at all three campus libraries

Citations: a (Very) Brief Introduction

This short video from North Carolina State University Libraries link will open in a new window covers the basics of citations: why we use them and how we create them.

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