Research guides: PD11 Research Guide: Cite and write

Resources from the Writing and Communication Centre

Virtual Appointments
The Writing and Communication Centre instructors are experts in communicating in all disciplines, including digital, technical, and scientific writing and communication. They can help with brainstorming, planning, writing, and revision.
Online Resources
These resources cover a range of topics related to writing and communication across various disciplines, audiences, and situations.
Workshops
The Writing and Communication Centre offers workshops on a variety of communication-related topics throughout the term.
Using ChatGPT and other Text-Generating Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
If you are allowed to use generative AI in your writing process, the WCC has provided guidance for using it ethically and productively. Check your syllabus and consult with your instructor or supervisor before using generative AI in your work.

Citation style guides

A citation style guide describes a specific way of citing materials (books, articles, websites, etc.), in your paper. There are many different style guides to choose from. Check with your instructor to see which guide you need to follow.

ACM Style Guide
Includes instructions for preparing manuscripts in Word and LaTex
IEEE Editorial Style Manual
Details on formatting citations can be found in the IEEE Reference Guide PDF
IEEE Computer Society Style Guide
Other Citation Style Guides from the Library
Includes MLA, Chicago, APA, and more.
Style guides from the Writing Centre
Covers the most common styles used across campus: APA, 2 versions of Chicago, IEEE, and MLA.

Search the Library's catalogue to find authoritative manuals on how to cite properly.

Citing information

Why do we cite information?

To give credit
So readers can verify the source
So readers can look up the source to learn more
To document the progression of ideas
To add credibility to your work

When do we cite information?

When the idea is not yours
When the idea is not common knowledge

How do we cite information?

Quoting: If you use an author's exact words, you must add quotation marks around those words in your paper. This must be followed by an in text citation
Paraphrasing: If you use an author's idea but explain it in your own way using your own words, you must follow this by an in text citation
Every work you cite must also be listed in a reference list at the end of your paper

Avoid Plagiarism, or How to Successfully use the Works of Others
Want to learn more about when to cite? Check out this guide created by a UW Librarian.

These resources are provided by the Writing and Communication Centre.

Paraphrase
Instructions for how to paraphrase properly.
Integrating evidence into your writing
Describes different ways to integrate evidence into your writing.
Citing a source more than once
Describes how to cite a source multiple times in your writing.

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