What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is 'kidnapping' the work of someone else and using it as if it is your own. This includes directly quoting someone without giving credit, or it could be using another's idea without giving credit. In whatever form, it is always unethical and unacceptable.
How can I make sure I'm not plagiarizing?
One of the best ways to avoid plagiarizing is to take organized notes and make sure to cite all of your sources thoroughly and correctly; this means citing any source that you quote, summarize, or paraphrase. If you are unsure about whether or not to cite—cite it! You will not get in trouble for citing, but you can for not citing when you need to. When in doubt, cite it!
APA Style Guide Available at ZL
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: 808.06615 Am35P 2020ISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2020
Online Guides for APA Style
These sites offer the extremely useful guidelines on APA style. You will want to use them often.
MLA Style Guide Available at ZL
Online Guides for MLA Style
Visit the sites listed below for excellent resources on general MLA formatting and specific types of citations.
Chicago Style Guide at ZL
Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Ed. by Call Number: Reference 808.042 Un3cISBN: 9780226287058Publication Date: 2017
Turabian Style Handbook at ZL
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Call Number: 808.02 M31WISBN: 9780226816371Publication Date: 2013
Online Guides for Chicago & Turabian Styles
The resources listed below provide invaluable help in navigating both Chicago and Turabian citation styles.
Society of Biblical Literature SBL (Biblical Style) Handbook at ZL
Online Help for SBL Citations
In addition to the eBook version of the SBL Handbook, use the following resources to learn more about citing using this style.
AMA Manual at ZL
Online Help for AMA Citations
The Council of Science Editors' style (CSE) is the dominant style for citations in the life sciences. The American Medical Association's style (AMA) is more prominent in associated medical fields.
CSE Manual at ZL
Scientific Style and Format by Call Number: 808.066 Sci27CISBN: 9780977966509Publication Date: 2006-04-01
Online Help for CSE Citations
The Council of Science Editors' style (CSE) is the dominant style for citations in the life sciences. The American Medical Association's style (AMA) is more prominent in associated medical fields.