This chapter discusses the importance of citing sources in writing. It notes that quotes, opinions, information not generated by the author, and collaborations all require citations. Sources like common knowledge and widely known facts typically do not need citations. The chapter emphasizes that plagiarism often occurs unintentionally and stresses citing sources through in-text citations and a works cited page to avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to other authors and ideas.

1. Chapter 48
By Braylan, Laura, Austin M.

2. Summary
• This chapter is about how you will always need to acknowledge any words and ideas that come
from others to give credit where credit is due. Shows readers where they can find sources and
situate your own arguments in the ongoing conversation.

3. Key Points
• Almost all info need to be cited such as:
1. Quotes
2. Arguable statements
3. Info you don't know or didn’t generate
4. Others' opinions
5. Collaboration or help from others
• Sources that don't need citing:
1. Info readers already know
2. Widely known info
3. Well-known quotes
4. Material you gathered/created
• Plagiarism, mostly, is unintentionally committed.
• Acknowledge the sources by naming the author and including full bibliographic information in a works cited
page.

4. Resources/Helpful Websites
• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/01/
• http://www.hamilton.edu/academics/centers/writing/writing-
resources/using-sources
• https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_plagiarism.html

5. Media

6. Test Questions
• How do you give credit to someone, when writing a paper?
• What sources do you not have to cite?
• True or False: Most plagiarism occurs accidentally