IDS 101: Sexual Citizens

When you conduct research, you always need to cite your sources. You need to show where you found your information; it doesn't matter what type of source it is, whether print or online, an image or a conversation. If it is not your original idea or work, it probably needs to be cited.

Why cite sources?

• To give credit to others who created the work.
• To clearly separate your own thoughts from others.
• To give authority to your own work.
• To demonstrate that you compared and contrasted other's work.
• To help readers retrieve sources you used and verify information. 
• To ethically use information sources. 
• To prevent plagiarism. Being found guilty of plagiarism may lead to disciplinary actions or even expulsion.