#3 How to cite sources



I found imperative to cite sources you used in your research for many reasons: in first place, to show your reader you have done proper research by listing sources you used to get your information. To be a responsible scholar by giving credit to other researchers and acknowledging their ideas and by this way, avoid plagiarism. Normally, you must cite these groups of written material: Facts, figures, ideas, or other information that is not common knowledge Ideas, words, theories, or exact language that another person used in other publications Publications that must be cited include: books, book chapters, articles, web pages, theses, etc. Another person's exact words should be quoted and cited to show proper credit Indeed, the best way to avoid plagiarism is to cite your sources - both within the body of your paper and in a bibliography of sources you used at the end of your essay, paper, theses, etc. In some instances, plagiarism occurs when you borrow another's words (or ideas) and do not acknowledge that you have done so.
It is a lack of respect that in our culture, we consider our words and ideas intellectual property; like a car or any other material possession, we believe our words belong to us and cannot be used without our permission. We must consider plagiarism as a very serious offense. If it is found that you have plagiarized -- deliberately or inadvertently -- you may face serious consequences. Consequently, plagiarism has meant that careless students have had to leave the institutions where they were studying.


Adapted from: https://libguides.mit.edu/citing


Some examples of citations:

Book
Brumfit C.J. & Johnson K. (1979). The Communicative Approach to Language Teaching. London: Oxford University Press
Marshall R. (1995). Witchcraft. The history and mythology. Leicester: Magna Books

Journal or Magazine Article
Haq, N. (2005). "Films festival diary spring summer." Bidoun: arts and culture from the middle east, 4, 120-121.



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