HOW and WHY to CITE

How and Why to Cite: advice from a professor for new students in the social sciences.

This video deals with some of the more common grade-lowering mistakes and how to avoid them.

Topics covered:

-the real purpose of assignments

-the big-picture significance of undergraduate courses

-when to paraphrase vs. when to quote

-what counts as plagiarism in post-secondary studies, and how to avoid it

-writing for your audience: making your work relevant your course

…and some more advanced tips at the end.

STUDENTS: these are general guidelines and principles that I hope will help you. They’re also "the rules" in my classes, but if you’re not in my classes, always ask your instructor about their rules re: style, formatting, etc.

PROFS / TAs / TEACHERS - feel free to show clips or assign any of my videos in your classes. No need to ask permission, but feel free to send any feedback. Thanks!