Citing Sources
What needs to be cited?
- If it's not yours, it needs to be cited: class lecture, TV show, textbook, personal interview, article, etc .
- It doesn't need to be cited if:
- it is the result of your own original research
- it is your own opinion
- it is common knowledge
- What is COMMON KNOWLDEGE?
- Bedford Handbook Online Resources
How do citations work?
Citation Examples ( Harry Potter article)
Deconstructing and Constructing Citations

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Last Updated 9/21/07 ng