Citing sources properly is a critical academic skill. Not only does citing sources enhance your credibility and bolster your argument, it can keep keep you out of hot water by avoiding plagiarism.
Many times you can find full citations already created when researching in databases. Look for symbols and/or wording that indicate the citation is available for you to copy/paste.
"Today's information environments are complex, and learning how to find relevant and reliable information online, as well as how to fact-check and evaluate that information, is essential." - Book description.
This book also has useful information on what is plagiarism, how to cite ethically, and how to avoid plagiarism.
