Citing Sources

Why is it important to cite (record) sources of information you use?

What information do you need to record? 
(Note: Not all information is available for every source. Record as much as possible.)

For a print source (book, magazine, etc.):

Author:

Title of specific source:

Title of book, magazine, etc. where specific source is found:

If a magazine, encyclopedia, etc., the issue or volume number:

Page numbers:

Copyright or issue date:

Publisher:

Place of publication:

For websites:

Title of page or article: 

Title of web site on which you accessed specific page or article:

If available, author or sponsoring group:

If available, date posted or updated:

Date on which you accessed the source: 

URL: 

Source:  Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course Profile, Appendix V, Appendices (unit) – p. 22.