This page gives a quick intro into why we cite and the acceptable ways to use other people's ideas plus a list of resources for writing in APA style, most commonly used in business writing.
APA Style LibGuide - Guide covering common citation situations you might encounter in your writing and tips on basic formatting for title page, body, reference page, etc
Full manual available in the Ludden Lbrary:
Call Number: REF PN76.7 .P83 2020
Ebooks:
(from Duffy & Loewy, Essentials of business communication, 11th ed, 2019)
■ To strengthen your argument. Including good data from reputable sources will convince readers of your credibility and the logic of your reasoning.
■ To protect yourself against charges of plagiarism. Acknowledging your sources keeps you honest. Plagiarism, which is unethical and in some cases illegal, is the act of using others’ ideas without proper documentation.
■ To instruct the reader. Citing references enables readers to pursue a topic further and make use of the information themselves.
■ To save time. The world of business moves so quickly that words and ideas must often be borrowed—which is very acceptable when you give credit to your sources
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When you are using ideas or information obtained from outside sources (anything you didn't discover or create on your own), it is important to incorporate it into your work in ways that honor the original author's intent and gives them credit, but also fits into your own writing style.
This video is a short and engaging overview of quoting, paraphrasing and summary, how to use them and properly give credit.