Computer Science & Information Systems

Why do we cite sources? 

• Your professors want to make sure you're using reputable, credible sources.
• If people want to examine the data you use, they need to know where to find it.
• If people want to trace the origins of your argument, they need to know where your ideas come from.
• Authors whose work you use appreciate being given credit.
• If you don't cite your sources, you could be accused of plagiarism.
• As you review your citations, you can examine whose voices may be missing from your argument. 

(Source: Pace Citing Sources Guide)

Which citation styles are used in Computer Sciences?

• The citation styles most frequently used in the computer sciences are ACM (Association of Computing & Machinery), APA (American Psychological Association), and IEEE. 

You can always check your assignment or with your professor to confirm the citation style you should be using. 

No matter which citation style you need to use, these resources provide examples & explanations for creating citations on a variety of source types across formats. 

As Pace researchers, citation management software like EndNote is also available for download. With EndNote, you can keep all your references and reference-related materials in a searchable personal library and use your references in word-processing documents to create formatted citations and bibliographies or independent reference lists.

When searching in the Pace Library databases, use the Cite button to access a complete citation for the source you are viewing. The button may appear in different places depending on the database - look for the toolbar.