OWL - Online Writing Lab (Purdue U.)
New Guide to Writing Research Papers (Monroe CC)
Writer's Handbook (Writing Center-UW-Madison)
Plagiarism is defined by the Modern Language Association (MLA) as "the use of another person's ideas, information, or expressions without acknowledging that person's work" [MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th ed., p. 66]. Examples of plagiarism include copying from a source word for word without citing the original source, as well as paraphrasing an author's words or even ideas without giving appropriate credit.
Why are your professors so concerned about plagiarism anyway? Read a discussion of the consequences of plagiarism. And take a look at Oakland University's statement on plagiarism and academic dishonesty in the Oakland University Student Handbook. Then use the sites below to ensure that you avoid plagiarism in your work.
Kresge Library Plagiarism Tutorial
Avoiding Plagiarism - Practical Strategies (Duke U.) Plagiarism Guide for Students (U. of Oregon) OWL Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism (Purdue U.)
OWL - Grammar, Usage & Punctuation Guide (Purdue U.)
Guide to Grammar & Writing (Capital CC)
The Elements of Style (Strunk, 1918 ed.)
Jack Lynch's Guide to Grammar & Style
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources Tutorial (Oakland University)
Evaluating Periodicals Tutorial (Oakland University)
For more information on citation styles for your paper:
Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your Paper (Duke U.)
Online! A Reference Guide to Citing Internet Sources (Bedford/St. Martin's Press)
Citation Management Tools at OU
For specific style reference:
APA Style
AMA
Turabian Style
Chicago Style
Other
Tips for Writing an Annotated Bibliography (U. Wisconsin-Madison)
The Writing Center at Oakland University
Ask A Librarian at Kresge Library
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