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 here (.pdf) to consult ASW's Bibliographic Style Sheet for specific examples, guidelines, and tips. Use EasyBib
Use MLA Style Citations in All Subject Areas
Go here (.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Do not cite Wikipedia. Use it for background information but do not cite.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 …
- 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.
Easybib at ASW- Students will establish EasyBib account with their Moodle username and password
- All grades use MLA
For additional help:See Ms. McCombAn indirect source is a source cited in another source.