You must always cite information you use from other sources for the following reasons:
1. You need to let the reader or your instructor know the original source of information. Citing sources strengthens your paper and lets your instructor know that you did the work.
2. Citing is a service to the reader. The reader may be stimulated by a reference you have used in your works cited page and will be able to identify and access the sources you have used for his/her own use.
3. You want to give credit to the person whose ideas you have used.
For help with citing sources consult the following citation style guides available online:
You can access the interactive practice template, a tool for learning and teaching MLA style at the link below.
