What should you cite in a paper?

ALWAYS CITE, in the following cases:When you quote two or more words verbatim, or even one word if it is used in a way that is unique to the source. When you introduce facts that you have found in a source. When you paraphrase or summarize ideas, interpretations, or conclusions that you find in a source.

How do you cite an article from a website in APA?

APA website citations usually include the author, the publication date, the title of the page or article, the website name, and the URL. If there is no author, start the citation with the title of the article. If the page is likely to change over time, add a retrieval date.

What are the five major types of reference sources?

Types of Reference Sourcesbibliographies (lists of sources on specific topics)biographical sources (information on the lives of individuals)chronologies (dates and timelines for events)directories (address and phone number information)

What should I put for reference title?

When you provide a professional reference to a prospective employer, include the person’s name, job title, company, address, phone number, and email address.

Can a friend be a professional reference?

Although they can potentially be a personal reference and vouch for certain soft skills like your reliability and work ethic, your best friend isn’t typically someone you want to provide to recruiters as a professional reference.

Can you fake a reference?

Fake references are illegal – if you’re caught. Directly lying is incredibly unethical, and if caught, you could be fired or face legal trouble. Companies rarely sue for lying, but the people you named on your reference list have every right to.