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Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons

617-989-4040

Library 101

Introduction the the Libary and using Library resources for research

Questions?

Contact a Librarian!

call: 617-989-4040

email: library@wit.edu

Why Cite?

It's required in the Institute's Academic Honesty and Conduct Policy
Your paper is great and everyone wants to learn about your topic. They want to read your sources.
It is the right thing to do - everyone deserves credit for their work.
It is required by your professor.

Wentworth Academic Honesty Policy
Direct Link to the Academic Honesty Policy for Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tutorial: Making Citations Easier

What to Cite

WHEN IN DOUBT-CITE!

Direct quotes - always cite
Images-unless you created it, cite it!
Paraphrasing - yes, you need to cite
Summarizing - you guessed it, cite it!
AI-generated images and material

How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?

RefWorks: Managing Your Research & Citations

Sign Up for RefWorks
Don't have a RefWorks account yet? If you are a Wentworth student, faculty or staff member, create a RefWorks account here using your Wentworth email address.
RefWorks Video Tutorials
This collection of brief tutorials will show you how to use RefWorks to cite, share, and manage your sources.

Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA 02115