Citing Sources Expand All + Collapse All - How to cite sources, use specific citation styles, and manage citations. What is a citation?Citations explain the source of information you use in your research. They include information required to identify and locate the source, such as an article’s author, title, etc. Citations are written according to a particular manual of style, such as APA or MLA. They are found in a variety of places, including in endnotes, journal articles and books, bibliographies, and academic databases. Getting startedWhen to citeHow to citeUnderstanding plagiarismLaurier Writing Services - Citation and Document StyleCopyright regulationsCitation stylesCitation styles: details of specific styles Citing AI (Artificial Intelligence)Citing use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) or ChatbotsManaging citations using citation toolsManaging citations: tools to manage citations and generate bibliographies