Whenever you quote, paraphrase, summarize, or otherwise refer to the work of another, you must cite the source.
Your citations are like your paper's family tree. They show the differences between the ideas of others and your own response. Citation helps clearly document the research you have done on your topic, and it is very useful as you evaluate and engage with the work of others.
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The UConn Library's guide Understand Citations provides more guidance on the purpose of citations, integrating sources into your paper, and how to read citations.
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