When should I cite a source?

ALWAYS CITE, in the following cases:

When you quote two or more words verbatim, or even one word if it is used in a way that is unique to the source.
When you introduce facts that you have found in a source.
When you paraphrase or summarize ideas, interpretations, or conclusions that you find in a source.

How do you cite something that is already cited?

Your in-text citation should include both authors: the author(s) of the original source and the author(s) of the secondary source. For example: (Habermehl, 1985, as cited in Kersten, 1987). In your reference list you should provide the details of the secondary source (the source you read).

Do I have to cite sources for every fact I use?

Remember to include a source citation every time you use the ideas or words of another author, either directly (through quotation) or indirectly (through paraphrase). The only exception is common factual knowledge of the variety found in encyclopedia.

Can citations be plagiarized?

Citations also show that you have done the proper research work and that you’ve consulted appropriate texts for your assignment. However, in situations where the citation is neither correct nor complete, it can definitely still be considered plagiarism.

What is a false citation?

The following represent the most common occurrences of false references: references cited within the text body are omitted in an ending bibliography or end notes page. entries contained in the end notes listing are not cited within the body of the text. information contained within the reference is fabricated.

How many citations are too many?

Using too many references does not leave much room for your personal standpoint to shine through. As a general rule, you should aim to use one to three, to support each key point you make. This of course depends on subject matter and the point you are discussing, but acts as a good general guide.