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PSY Ethical Usage Practices

Before adding content to a paper, project, portfolio, or discussion, you need to fully understand the legal and ethical practices associated with using resources and words that are not your own. Why cite your sources?

● Shows that you are a responsible scholar ● Shows that your work can be supported and establishes your credibility ● Provides credit of ownership to others’ work ● Guides readers to further information on a topic

When should you cite?

● A direct quotation ● A paraphrase or restatement of what someone else says ● A summary of someone’s work ● Any data, charts, or graphs used ● Websites ● Media, including images and videos ● Class discussions or online discussions ● A previously written paper

When do you NOT cite?

● Common knowledge (George Washington was the first president of the U.S.)

Do you need more information about citation?

● Visit this Shapiro Library webpage: APA Style: Basics