This tutorial was developed by the SSU Library Instructional Unit. It lets you test your knowledge on what should be cited and what should not be cited.

1. A presentation of the Instructional Unit of the
Sacramento State University Library

2.  That is the question many students have.
 In general, cite the sources of…
 Dates, statistics, and other numerical data.
 Facts, especially if someone might dispute them.
 Specific information.
 Information that is new to you.
 Direct quotes.

3.  The following slides provide examples of when you
need to cite and when you don’t.
 Read each example, consider whether or not you
would cite the source of the information, and then
choose your answer by clicking Cite or No Need to Cite.

4.  1. As of 2012, the largest wind turbine in the world will
be located in California.
 Cite
 No Need to Cite

5.  Vitamin deficiencies can cause a variety of health
problems.
 Cite
 No need to cite

6.  A recent review of medical literature concluded that
“regular vitamin C consumption may reduce the
duration but not the severity of cold symptoms.”
 Cite
 No need to cite

7.  English is one of the easiest college majors.
 Cite
 No need to cite

8.  When surveyed by the National Teachers’ Association,
high school English teachers indicated high job
satisfaction despite feeling overworked and underpaid.
 Cite
 No need to cite

9.  The United States government considers a family of
four to be living in poverty if the annual household
income is less than $22,314.
 Cite
 No need to cite

10.  Steve Jobs holds 245 U.S. patents.
 Cite
 No need to cite

11.  Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is an effective fever reducer.
 Cite
 No need to cite

12.  Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen
(Tylenol) are effective pain relievers for babies who are
teething.
 Cite
 No need to cite

13.  “Nurses, in general, find their work rewarding and
challenging.”
 Cite
 No need to cite