What are Citations?
A citation is a reference to a source of information that you used in your work. It gives credit to the original author and allows others to locate the source for more details. Citations are commonly used in academic, research, and professional contexts to ensure transparency, give credit, and avoid plagiarism.
Key Elements of a Citation:
- Author: Who created the work.
- Title: Name of the book, article, or other source.
- Publication Details: Publisher, date, volume, issue, and pages, if applicable.
- Access Information: URL or DOI for online sources.
Common Citation Styles:
- APA (American Psychological Association): Often used in social sciences (e.g. Psychology courses at CUC). All sources are found on a "Reference" page.
- MLA (Modern Language Association): Common in humanities (e.g English courses at CUC). All sources are found on a "Works Cited" page.
- Chicago/Turabian: Used in history, business, and some humanities (e.g. Theology courses at CUC). All works are found on a "Bibliography" page.
