This handout covers general principles for incorporating sources, but always write with your audience and assignment in mind. Note: This handout does not use any specific citation style, …

This handout explains how to introduce, use, and cite outside sources in your paragraphs. First, create a signal phrase or introduce the source. The signal phrase alerts your readers that a …

Examples of primary sources include: personal journals/diaries/memoirs, letters, court proceedings, legislative debates, newspaper and magazine articles, movies, music, art, etc.

To write a summary or paraphrase, first read and reread your source until you understand exactly what it is saying. Write down the relevant information from the source. At this point you may …

This section explains the basics of MLA style and provides samples for the most commonly used sources. For more information, you should consult the links below:

Often the most challenging aspect of writing this type of paper is determining how to integrate these sources into the paper effectively. This handout will address the issue of incorporating …

Use sources to emphasize and support a point you’ve made, but let your own ideas, rather than research, drive your paper. Incorporating sources helps build credibility throughout your paper …