Sustainable Built Environments

Why cite? It's important to cite your sources, for a variety of reasons:

• To give credit to the author(s) of your sources.
• To allow your readers to locate your sources.
• To show that you thoroughly researched your topic and can support your claims.
• So you don't get in trouble for plagiarizing.

There are a variety of citation styles. Ask your instructor if a specific one is required. If any style is acceptable, I personally prefer American Psychological Association (APA).