Why do you need to cite sources?
- To give credit to the authors of the source of your information.
- To enable readers locate the source -- either to verify your information or to find out more about it.
- To help readers distinguish your own thoughts and claims from those of your sources.
- To make your writing more convincing by showing that your information comes from a source.
- To help you get a good grade on a paper—or, in the real world, to protect you from being sued or damaging your reputation.
