Serving the Community College of Vermont & Vermont State University
Serving the Community College of Vermont & Vermont State University
As you research, you will often find conflicting information and opposing viewpoints. Your task is to synthesize, or make connections between, the sources you integrate into your paper. You must always include citations for your sources. This section includes overviews for the most common citations styles. When in doubt, double check with your instructor which style you should be using.
There are many ways to integrate sources into a paper, including direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summary.
You must always cite the information you use in a paper or project.
Academic papers are written using standard formatting rules, or style guides. There are different style guides for different academic disciplines.
Many tools are available to help you create and manage citations. These include tools in library databases, citation functions in software like Microsoft Word, and a standalone citation management software.
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