Citing sources is an important part of academic writing. Use the links provided below to learn more about the reasons behind citing sources, and get information about how to cite your sources in various citation styles.
You do not need to cite common knowledge.
In most citation styles, two parts are needed:
Use the style recommended by your professor or choose one of the major styles below based on the discipline for your paper:
Widely-known, generally-accepted information that is not attributable to one source.
Examples:
What is considered common knowledge can be tricky. When in doubt, ask your professor!
Adopted from: Citing your sources: citing basics. Williams College Museum of Art. Library guide (2019).
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