Computer and Information Technology: Citing Sources

Plagiarism is using another's words or ideas without giving them credit.

To avoid plagiarism, acknowledge where you found:

• someone's idea, opinion, or theory;
• any fact or statistic that is not common knowledge;
• quotation of another's spoken or written words;
• paraphrase of another's spoken or written words.

When in doubt, cite the source of the material.  See either Librarian for more information.

When you write your paper, be sure to follow the citation format given by your instructor. Follow their specifications regarding layout. If no instructions are given beyond using APA style, use this guide.

For more information consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition (Call Number: Ref BF 76.7 .P83 2010), available from the Librarian.

Follow guidelines given by your instructor regarding specific layout.  This guide provides standard MLA format.

For more information consult the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th edition (Call Number: RefLB 2369 G53 2009), available from either Librarian.