"If I have seen further it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants." -Sir Isaac Newton
Once you've chosen some sources, you have to use them in a way that adds meaning to your paper. You also have to give credit to the authors whose ideas you've used. All this takes a lot of thought and practice. Luckily, you will learn how to use sources in ENG 180 and will practice this skill throughout your college career.
Here are some resources to get you started with incorporating sources into your own work:
This guide takes a broad look at why and how to use sources in your own research.
Here is another look at citing, avoiding plaigiarism, and using citations.
Different WIU departments use different citation styles. Make sure that you're using the right one.