Why is it important to cite sources correctly in a paper?
1. to connect the information in paragraphs
2. to give credit to the original authors
3. to convince readers that you are an expert on the topic
4. to provide evidence to support your thesis
It is important to cite sources correctly in order to 2. to give credit to the original authors.
If you do not cite your sources, your work is considered to be plagiarized, which means stealing a work from others. I hope this helps you! Have a great day!