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Art History Research Methods

Why Cite?

External sources influence your argument for your paper.

You MUST cite these sources.

Why must you cite your sources?

  1. Support your ideas.
  2. Validate your argument.
  3. Give credit to the originator of the idea.
  4. Lead readers to additional information about your topic.
  5. Help prevent plagiarism.