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English 105 Identity

Why Do We Cite?

Watch this video for an introduction to Citations By NCSU Libraries. CC BY NC SA 3.0.

Why Cite?

  •  Cite to avoid Plagiarism
  • Citing allows the reader to track down your resources easily and verify your resources.
  • Citing Makes your work more credible if you are using verified sources.
  • Allows you to join the conversation about your topic in the academic community by providing paths to converging ideas.