CITATIONS an introduction by Ms. Leibrandt
What is a Citation? a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations" "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"
Why Write Citations? To avoid plagiarism! (If you don’t credit your sources, that’s STEALING!) To verify your information.
An Example of a Citation: Lassieur, A. (2005). Louis Pasteur: Revolutionary scientist. New York, NY: Franklin Watts.
Is This a Citation?
Is This a Citation? Encyclopedia Brittanica
THESE are Citations: "citation." WordNet® 2.1. Princeton University. 19 Mar Microsoft Office Online. (2006). Microsoft office clipart and media. Retrieved August 24, 2006 from Neyhart, D. & Karper, C. (2006). APA formatting and style guide. Retrieved August 29, 2006 from
Citations are all a little different depending on… What STYLE you’re using, and What kind of resource you’re using (books, encyclopedia, website, etc.) In fact, it can get really COMPLICATED!!!
Wouldn’t a Machine Be Nice? The Citation Machine
Bibliography "citation." WordNet® 2.1. Princeton University. 19 Mar Microsoft Office Online. (2006). Microsoft office clipart and media. Retrieved August 24, 2006 from Neyhart, D. & Karper, C. (2006). APA formatting and style guide. Retrieved August 29, 2006 from