When to Cite Sources
1. Quotation – Any verbatim use of a source.
2. Paraphrase – restatement of another person’s
thoughts or ideas in your own words.
3. Summary – A concise statement of another
person’s thoughts or ideas in your own words.
4. Facts, information, and data – Information
or facts that support your own argument.
5. Supplementary Information – Footnotes or
endnotes that include additional information to bolster your argument.
