Do i need to cite sources that were cited by my sources? No-not a trick question.
2006-10-28 09:16:34 · 7 answers · asked by Stvn 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I don't think so. I think it's sufficient just to site *your* sources, not your source's sources.
2006-10-28 09:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by I ♥ AUG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry - according to MLA format, you do (at least in the in-line citation).
The easiest way is just to state the necessary information as part of the introduction to your quote.
For Example:
Bill Smith quotes a study by Dr. Jane Jones in which she states, "98% of people do not know how to cite sources" (12).
The page number (12) would obviously be from Smith's work, which would then be listed in the works cited page. You would not need to cite the Jones study in the works cited page, but it is important that you explain that the information isn't coming from Smith, but rather Jones when you give the quote in the essay.
If you're not using MLA, all bets are off.
2006-10-28 16:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citing Sources
Citing ppl. noting the source of a quote, paraphrase, or idea as an authority or proof.
Citing is the process of giving credit to the sources you used to write your paper. Citations can be located in the text or at the end of the work in a bibliography. It can be difficult to figure out what needs to be credited.
Use this rule of thumb: If you knew a piece of information before you started doing research, generally you do not need to credit it. You also do not need to cite well-known facts, such as dates, which can be found in many encyclopedias. All other information such as quotations, statistics, and ideas should always be cited in your papers.
http://www.liu.edu/CWIS/CWP/library/workbook/evaluate.htm#citing
Good luck
Kevin, Liverpool, England.
2006-10-28 17:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cite your primary source, then your reader has the option to c heck out that source, and should find there, with appropriate research, your Source's sources. They just "follow the trail" so to speak. You don't give any further info, so I can't get more specific
2006-10-28 16:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by sharmel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because u didnt find the sources where that website found them, u found them at that website (no not a trick answer)
2006-10-28 16:20:19 · answer #5 · answered by sunkssed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i depends on how strict ur teacher is if they are really strict then yes but if they are lenient then no but i mean it really depends just ask them just to make sure or else u may end up bombing it
2006-10-28 17:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by stressed college student 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How you do this depends on the standard that you are using. MLA?
2006-10-28 16:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by Concerned Citizen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋