Citing Your Sources: APA and Chicago - JOUR175 - Media Literacy - Research Guides at University of Maryland Libraries

Why is citing important?

There are several reasons why it is important to cite your sources properly:

It is important to give credit to the person or group who spent the time researching and writing in order to provide that information.
It allows your reader to find the source later if she wants to read it herself.
Citing experts gives credibility to the argument of your paper.
Proper citing indicates that you did a thorough job researching your topic.

The following resources can help you properly cite your sources. If you need assistance, please contact a reference librarian.

The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Staff (Editor)
Call Number: Z253 .U69 2010 / McKeldin Library Reference - Ready Reference
ISBN: 9780226104201
Publication Date: 2010-08-01
Provides information on manuscript preparation, punctuation, spelling, quotations, captions, tables, abbreviations, references, bibliographies, notes, and indexes, with sections on journals and electronic media. Also available electronically.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th ed.)
Call Number: UMCP McKeldin Library Ready Reference | BF76.7 .P83 2010
ISBN: 9781433805592
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration, and other disciplines in which effective communication with words and data is fundamental.