Citing the sources you have used is a vital and required step in the research process. In addition to creating citations and bibliographies in your paper, it is important to understand the elements of citations so that you collect the information that you need as you do your research.
Information about citing a variety of types of source in Chicago style Bowdoin Library website at: https://library.bowdoin.edu/research/citation-guides.shtml#chicago There is also a Chicago guide that addresses citing media and non-print material including images.
Other information about citing sources and about the research process can be found on the Library's website and on the Office of the Dean of Students Affairs site: How to Cite
Information on plagairism and about Bowdoin's policies concerning academic honesty and plagiarism can be found on the Office of the Dean of Students Affairs site: Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
Not all resources, books, articles, websites, videos, etc., are appropriate for all papers. When searching for sources and/or choosing sources for your paper here are some things to keep in mind: