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Library Skills 101

Information skills to serve you well beyond the college classroom

Unit 3: Citations - Why? How? When?

Citation

What do we mean when we talk about citation? What's the purpose?

Where Does Citation Fit Into the Research Cycle?

Citation provides evidence of our research and adds to our argument -- why does my credibility matter?

How Citation Impacts Argumentation

Citations aren't just good for checking off a box on a grading rubric--they can make your arguments more powerful and impactful. 

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