Citing Your Sources
It is important to acknowledge the work and ideas of others that you refer to in your paper or assignment, as well as those people who have influenced your thoughts. Most writers think citing sources means information from books, magazines and journals. Be sure to cite any information or ideas that you get from websites, software, podcasts, interviews with people, television or radio broadcasts, music or dramatic performances.
Citing sources:
- Leads readers to the sources that you used
- Lends authority to your ideas, opinions, etc.
- Establishes the research that you have done in the subject area and strengthens your arguments
The University of Florida takes academic honesty very seriously. The university subscribes to an anti-plagiarism system called Turnitin@UF that instructors can use to scan student work for academic dishonesty. Plagiarism is taken very seriously and can lead to disciplinary action. Read more about this issue in the UF Student Honor Code.
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