Guidelines for citing

Citing sources means giving credit to the original authors of the ideas or information you use in your writing. It involves indicating where you found that information, usually by including details like the author’s name, the title, publication date, and where to find it. Proper citation helps others verify your sources, avoids plagiarism, and gives acknowledgment to the original creators. Different styles (like APA, MLA, Chicago) have specific rules for formatting citations, but all aim to ensure transparency and credit for your sources.