ICS MLA Citation and Referencing Guide

Proper citation is a key element in academic writing and intellectual exchange. When we cite, we

• show respect for the work of others;
• help a reader to distinguish our work from the work of others;
• give the reader the opportunity to check the validity of our use of other people’s work;
• give the reader the opportunity to follow up our references, out of interest;
• show and receive proper credit for our research process;
• demonstrate that we are able to use reliable sources and critically assess them to support our work;
• establish the credibility and authority of our knowledge and ideas;
• share the blame (if we get it wrong);

• Whenever you borrow words or ideas;
• whenever you use quotes;
• whenever you paraphrase, summarize or synthesize;
• whenever you use an idea that someone else has already expressed;
• whenever you make specific reference to the work of another;
• whenever someone else's work has been critical in developing your own ideas;

Hossain, Zakir. “Citation-Make It Easy for MS/HS Students (Updated Version).” LinkedIn SlideShare, 12 Dec. 2017, www.slideshare.net/Zakir-Hossain/citationmake-it-easy-for-mshs-students-updated-version.