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Citing means stating exactly from where information and ideas come. Remember that citing your sources not only gives credit to the ideas of others, it adds veracity (truth) to your research and readings. The following PDF files contain example citations for all types of sources, from books to online images. They show the most essential information to record as you go through the research process. Download and print them for reference: Print | Electronic/CD-ROM | Internet/Online DB | Miscellaneous (Adobe Acrobat PDF) Besides the momentous task of creating exciting research, it is important to understand: When to Cite Plagiarism Parenthetical Citations Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing General Guidelines When the research is complete, it is imperative to create a clear and accurate Works Cited page. To simplify this often difficult and tedious task, OPEN Clearinghouse has devised a simple interactive Citation Maker. It includes the most common types of sources and is easy to use. For types of sources not included in Citation Maker, review the PDF examples.