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Why cite?

Caitlan Maxwell, Reference and Instruction Business& Technology Librarian at UW Bothell/Cascadia College Campus Library
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It's not just about plagiarism...

Information has value

  • Have you ever had anyone steal your idea without giving you credit?
  • Did it bother you? Why or why not?

Information has value

  • Respect the original ideas of other people
  • Value the skills, time, and effort needed to produce knowledge

How does the practice of citing benefit you?

  • It helps you keep track of your research process.
  • It helps you join the conversation as an emerging scholar/professional.
  • It helps you become a critical consumer, contributor and creator of information