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Information Literacy: 11. Why Cite?

Citations are Necessary to Avoid Plagiarism


Screenshot of online Merriam-Webster Dictionary's definition of "plagiarism"


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Ethical Use of Information: A Short Introduction

The Purpose behind Works-Cited, Bibliographies, & References

Depending on the subject area, most students will need to use either the MLA (Modern Language Association) or the APA (American Psychological Association) style of citations and works cited lists.