Sion Learning Resource Centre: Using Citations

A citation is used to acknowledge the work of historians and researchers when we engage in historical research.

Whenever we use someone else's idea, we cite their work to show where we got the idea from.

We can use sources in our writing to reinforce our conclusions.

We can cite our sources in two ways:

1. Cite the source after putting the information in your own words.
   In a Business Insider article, Rettner (2014) makes a compelling case that cat owners are indeed smarter than dog owners.
2. Cite the source after directly quoting a source.
   A Business Insider article quotes that "cat lovers scored higher on intelligence than dog lovers."(Rettner, 2014)

Reference:
Rettner, R. (2014). The Real Differences Between Dog And Cat People. [online] Business Insider. Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-difference-between-dog-and-cat-people-2014-5?IR=T [Accessed 24 Mar. 2020]. ‌

Can I quote more than one source in a sentence?

You can quote as many sources as you would like, however, it is recommended to cite no more than 2 or 3 sources in a sentence. Ideally, use the best ones that support your writing.