Don't let citations and formatting overwhelm you. Make an online appointment with a librarian.
You can also reach us by using Ask a Librarian's chat service, letting you get live assistance from a librarian.
Always follow your instructor's directions regarding citation. Also, if you are assigned a writing guide such as The Bedford Handbook, The Little Seagull Handbook, or A Pocket Style Manual use your assigned guide for citation examples.
Citing your outside sources will help you to avoid plagiarism and its consequences. To learn more about plagiarism, what it is and how to avoid it, visit our Plagiarism Resource Center.
From North Carolina State University Libraries