Citing the sources you use when writing any paper is all about giving credit where credit is due. Using the words and ideas of other people without giving them credit is plagiarism and is considered academic misconduct. Students who are caught plagiarizing will face serious disciplinary consequences.
Learning to cite your sources isn't just about avoiding consequences, it's about developing academic integrity, a quality that will benefit you in every aspect of your education.
Kevin deLaplante, a Philosophy professor, author of a YouTube channel Learn How to Think, Not What to Think, has created a series of 15 short videos on How to Cite Sources and Avoid Plagiarism for the Critical Thinking Academy.