The document outlines guidelines for correctly citing internet sources in research papers. It notes that citing sources means acknowledging the original creator to avoid plagiarism. When using direct quotes or images, the creator should be cited. Footnotes, endnotes or parenthetical citations in papers are common methods. There is no single standard, but key elements to include are the author, title, date, and URL to allow others to find the original source. Citing sources gives credit and allows readers to verify the accuracy of information.