Citation Guides

Here are some places you can find answers to all the questions you've always had about citing sources.

Grinnell College's Guide to academic honesty:

If you've always worried about the extent to which you are allowed to use someone else's words and ideas, you'll find some answers in this document.

Grinnell College's academic honesty exercise:

If you would like examples and a chance to practice your skills at rephrasing, quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, you'll find explanations and practice here.

Grinnell College Guide to systems of documentation:

If you are wondering where you can find information on which forms of citation are appropriate in different disciplines, here you can find a list of other sources on how to cite.

Grinnell College Sociology Department's guidelines for citing sources