citing-your-work

**ASW students are //required// to cite all sources using the MLA format when conducting //any// level of research.** **Use MLA Style Citations in All Subject Areas** Go (.pdf) to consult ASW's //Bibliographic Style Sheet// for specific examples, guidelines, and tips. Use [|EasyBib] to ensure citations are consistent and the Works Cited page is properly formatted. **EasyBib Registration Instructions**

Do not cite //Wikipedia//. Use it for background information but do not cite. Here are ten reasons [|why]!

**Why Cite?** //Because Citations … // > **Easybib at ASW** > **For additional help:** **See Ms. McComb** >>> An indirect source is a source cited in another source.
 * are standard practice allowing readers to locate and further explore sources you consulted.
 * give your work authority and credibility.
 * provide evidence for your arguments.
 * demonstrate your integrity and skill as a responsible researcher.
 * reflect the depth and scope of your research and give credit to authors for their ideas.
 * draw attention to the originality and legitimacy of your own ideas.
 * provide evidence of your own work and of giving credit to others; thus, citations help prevent plagiarism.
 * See Northwestern University’s page on avoiding plagiarism [|here].
 * show that you are responding to ideas & contributing something of your own.
 * Students will establish EasyBib account with their Moodle username and password
 * All grades use MLA
 * **Consult [|OWL] (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue University for additional guidance:**
 * [|MLA Guidelines]
 * [|MLA In-Text Citations: The Basics]
 * Includes indirect citations - scroll down.
 * [|Formatting your MLA paper]
 * [|MLA Sample Paper]
 * [|How to Cite a Tweet] (from MLA)


 * ** Consult the latest edition of the MLA manual in the Library: **
 * REF 808.02 MLA / MLA handbook for writers of research paper // s //