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Political Science

This guide was developed for students and faculty engaged in political science and international relations research.

Why You Should Cite

Whenever you quote, paraphrase, summarize, or otherwise refer to the work of another, you must cite the source.

Citations help to clearly document the research you have done on your topic, and is very useful as you evaluate evidence and respond to the work of others.

Citations:

  • Give credit to the person or people who created the idea
  • Enable your readers to locate your sources and verify your research
  • Help you and your readers situate your ideas within a scholarly conversation
  • Allow you to strengthen your argument by properly introducing evidence
  • Prevent plagarism

Find out more information about How to Cite Your Sources.

Citation Manuals

Citation Management