Why is it important to site sources? name at least three reasons.

1. So that you can prove that you did not plagiarize
2. So that when others research this topic they too can use the same sources
3. In case you need to build upon your work later, or have to back track

It is important to cite your sources because it tells your reader that you have 1. A credible and correct source 2. Accurate Information 3. Because your teacher treats you as a professional writer and if writers steal something with no cite or context they can violate patent restrictions. In other words 3. is so that you give credit to your source.