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ENG 111: College Composition I (Flor-Loudoun)

This guide has been created to help you find books, articles, and other types of resources related to this program of study. Direct comments to Michael English, menglish@nvcc.edu.

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Why and When to Cite

Why to Cite:

  • Give credit to the authors of the sources you used.
  • Provide evidence you did research -- good, credible sources give your work more authority.
  • Allows your reader to locate the sources you used.
  • Avoid plagiarism.

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!

Citation Examples

Quick help - MLA:

For more in-depth help and examples for less common source types, such as diaries and email correspondences, visit:

Many of the article databases that NOVA subscribes to, such as Proquest and Ebsco's Academic Search Complete, will provide citations. These citations should be carefully checked for accuracy.