Citation Styles
Select your citation style from the menu below. This will link you to a citation style guide. The citation styles include:
Citation parts help us identify different voices and perspectives in the broader conversation about a subject. For example, publication dates can tell us who shared an idea or finding first. Sometimes it can be challenging to find citation details because each source and search tools display this information differently. Part of college-level research is keeping track of citation information and sharing it with readers.
Review the source or record linked in each question. Fill in the blanks with the correct citation information for each source. Use the "Show Solution" button to see if you found the right answer.
Part of college-level research is communicating to your audience where you got your information. Citations help you do this. Information has value, and it's considered unethical to use someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit. We call this plagiarism. At best, failing to distinguish your ideas from the work of others can ruin your credibility. At worst, plagiarism can perpetuate systems of oppression like racism and gender-based bias.
Download and read the Twitter (aka X) thread that that is transcribed in the document linked in this box. In this series of related posts, Dr. Samantha Ege, a professional Musicologist and pianist, shares her experience with having her work plagiarized by a powerful colleague.
Discuss with classmates or reflect on your own
This is a guide to organizing your research and writing process so that you minimize the risk of plagiarism. It will help you answer questions like:
