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POLI 160AA/USP 101: Policy Analysis (Summer 2023): Writing & Citing

Ask your instructor for their citation preference as each may have a particular style they wish you to use.

The Internet guides are helpful but they are an abbreviated version of the printed manuals. Come into the library for any citation that the internet guide does not address.

Flow diagram for: When do you cite? Question 1: Did you think of it?  Answer 1: Yes, then do not cite it Answer 2: No, then Question 2. Question 2: Is it common knowledge? Answer 1: Yes, then do not cite it. Answer 2: No, then cite it.