1. Elements of an Article Citation

2. Purpose and Definition Why is citing the work of others important? Acknowledging or citing other people's words and ideas indicates that you have conducted thorough background research on your topic and are operating from an informed perspective, increasing your credibility. Other people's ideas can also be used to reinforce your arguments, or as points to argue against. Finally, ideas are intellectual property and there are serious repercussions for failing to follow citing conventions. What is a citation? A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.

3. Find an articleExamine the source The source provides you with the citation information: Journal title Date of publication Volume number Issue number Page numbers

4. Citation Manuals APA Style ManualAmerican Psychological Association MLAStyle ManualModern languages Association Chicago Manual of Style www.lib.umd.edu/guides/citing.html