For more information on citations, you can ask a librarian for help, or consult the following websites:
Many of the article databases that NOVA subscribes to, such as Academic Search Complete and Proquest, will provide citations. These citations should be carefully checked for accuracy.
In Proquest, open the article you plan to use.
Look for the Print and Email tools - in that same area you will see an option to Cite.
Many of the article databases that NOVA subscribes to, such as Academic Search Complete and Proquest, will provide citations. These citations should be carefully checked for accuracy.
In EBSCO databases, open the article you plan to use.
Look for the Print and Email tools - in that same area you will see an option for Cite (it looks like a square piece of yellow paper).
Why to Cite:
When to Cite:
You should cite a source if you reproduce, quote, paraphrase, or summarize ideas and/or media created by other individuals. When in doubt, cite!
Plagiarism Has Consequences
Plagiarism may not seem like a big deal, but there can be some severe and/or long lasting effects: