8-How to Cite Sources

After reading the sections of this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:

  • What bibliographic information do all citation styles require (e.g. title)? What are the minor differences in citation elements?
  • What are the steps for citing?
  • When should you cite? When don’t you cite sources?
  • What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a citation tool or software?

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