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Citations of references are important because:

• They give credit to those whose ideas you have used.
• They help you avoid plagiarism.
• Readers can find articles and books you have cited.
• It demonstrates that you have done your research.

Below are links to videos about citations:

• Citation:  A very brief introduction
• What is Citing?
• Citations and Citing Your Work
• Why Cite?

You can visit APA Style's website to learn the basics of APA style (7th edition).

Resources for learning more about plagiarism:

Plagiarism Tutorial

University of Pittsburgh's ULS Avoiding Plagiarism Guide

The American Psychological Association (APA) Style is one citation and style guide that you may be asked to use in dental hygiene courses; if you are ever uncertain of what style to use, just ask your instructor!

There are many resources to help you learn how to use the APA citation and format style.  The 7th edition of the style guide came out in late 2019; check with your instructor about what version of APA style they want you to use. All the below links are for the 7th edition.

• Purdue OWL APA Citation  
• APA Format
• Citation Styles: APA 

A copy of the physical APA Style Guide is available upon request at the Falk Library circulation desk. This book cannot be checked out.