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Citing Your Sources
Proper citation is an essential aspect of scholarship. Citing properly allows your reader or audience to locate the materials you have used. Most importantly, citations give credit to the authors of quoted or consulted information. Failure to acknowledge sources of information properly may constitute plagiarism. For an explicit definition of plagiarism, see the Boston University Academic Conduct Code.
How Do I Cite My Source?
There are a variety of popular styles for citing books, both print and electronic, in a bibliography, including MLA, APA, NLM, Vancouver, and many others. Each style varies, so be sure that you know which citation style your instructor or department prefers. Also if you would like assistance with your references, please do not hesitate to contact the reference desk.
These style manuals, among others, are available at the Alumni Medical Library. The links below list examples of citations for each style.
There are a variety of popular styles for citing articles in a bibliography, including MLA, APA, NLM, Vancouver, and others. Each style varies, so be sure that you are aware of the citation style that is preferred by your instructors and department.
These style manuals, among others, are available at the Alumni Medical Library. The links below list examples of citations for each style.
There are a variety of popular styles for citing web pages in a bibliography, including MLA, APA, NLM, Vancouver, and others. Each style varies, so be sure that you are aware of the citation style preferred by your instructors and department.
These style manuals, among others, are available at the Alumni Medical Library. The links below list examples of citations for each style.
General Citation Information
- Purdue OwlThe Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional materials for research and writing assistance.
- Citing Your Sources (Boston University Mugar Library Guide)This guide from BU's Mugar Library includes information on how to choose a citation style, avoid plagiarism, and more.
- Create Bibliographies (Boston University Mugar Library Guide)This guide from Mugar Library is all about citation management tools, including how to choose the best one for you and how to get started using that option. Citation managers are incredibly useful softwares that can organize your saved articles and automatically create citations and bibliographies for you.
- Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine: Tips for Using ResourcesThis resource list addresses many basic research questions, such as when to use textbook, journal, or web resources and how evidence-based practice works.