Properly citing resources is key to avoiding plagiarism. Follow the links below to find the appropriate style guide for your class.
Please see our Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources (last revised Aug. 2013).
Search these resources to find articles. Articles may be from academic journals, newspapers, magazines, or other types of periodicals.
1. Accuracy
2. Authority
3. Objectivity
4. Currency
5. Coverage
Kapoun, Jim. "Teaching undergrads WEB evaluation: A guide for library instruction." C&RL News (July/August 1998): 522-523.
Plagiarism is using other people's ideas or words as your own without properly giving credit to the original author. Oftentimes, plagiarism is unintentional.
What is unintentional plagiarism?
What can you do to avoid unintentional plagiarism?