13.8 Key Takeaways
- Always cite when using direct quotes, paraphrased ideas, interviews, images, or multimedia.
- Cite all sources, even dictionaries and encyclopedias, whether quoting or paraphrasing.
- Primary sources include firsthand data like interviews, surveys, historical documents, and artworks.
- Examples of secondary sources include analyses or interpretations of primary data, such as journal articles and commentaries.
- Use quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and referencing to integrate source material effectively.
- APA citations include both in-text citations and a reference list.
