Section 5: Citing Information

Once you have located, evaluated and used your information in your writing, you need to report it in a way that adheres to scholarly conventions.

At the end of this section you will be able to

• Understand the role of citations in scholarly writing
• Identify when to cite your sources
• Recognize the most common scholarly citation styles
• Understand the relationship between properly citing sources and maintaining academic integrity

Section 5 Contents

1. Scholarly Production of Knowledge
2. Scholarly Communication
3. Knowing When to Use Citations
4. Citation Styles
5. Keeping Records
6. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
7. Citation Example
8. Quiz: Citations