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HCOL 1000 I : Asian American Experiences: A Comparative Approach - Matsumoto (Fall 2025)

Citing Sources

There are several major citation styles. Which one you should use depends upon the subject area of the class and the preferences of your professor. Always ask your professor if there is a specific citation style requirement for your class.

Why Citations Matter

There are many reasons why it is important to cite the resources you consult when researching a paper. The most important of these are:
  • Gives credit to authors whose works you have used (whether you quote them or not).
  • Provides a trail by which others can locate the materials you consulted.
  • Provides evidence of your research.
  • Properly citing materials is one strategy to help you avoid plagiarizing.

Citation Management Software Instruction

EndNote

Individual or group instruction/consultations for EndNote are available throughout the semester.

To schedule instruction or a consultation contact Laurie Kutner: laurie.kutner@uvm.edu.

Mendeley

Individual or group instruction/consultations for Mendeley are available throughout the semester.

To schedule instruction or a consultation contact Christie Silkotch: christine.silkotch@uvm.edu.

Zotero 

Individual or group instruction/ consultations for Zotero are available throughout the semester.  To schedule instruction or a consultation, please contact Daisy Benson: daisy.benson@uvm.edu

Please bring your own laptop to workshops. Workshops are one hour long.