Citing a research source means acknowledging and referencing the original work from which you have obtained information, ideas, data, or findings that you use in your own work. Proper citation is essential for giving credit to the original authors or researchers and for allowing readers to locate and verify the sources you have consulted. Citing sources also demonstrates your commitment to academic integrity and ethical scholarship.
Citing a research source can involve both literal transcription and interpretation, depending on how you use the information from the source:

