Citation Style Guides
Properly citing resources is key to avoiding plagiarism. Follow the links below to find the appropriate style guide for your class. Remember, even if you put an idea in your own words, you must cite the original author. The Purdue OWL gives great instructions on how to cite in MLA, APA, and Chicago style.
Citation Management
Note-Taking Apps
Citation management apps also let you take notes on and annotate sources, but there are many note-taking apps that offer user-friendly interfaces to help keep track of your research.
What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is using other people's ideas or words as your own without properly giving credit to the original author. Sometime plagiarism is unintentional, but is still considered academic dishonesty.
What is plagiarism?
- Using ideas, quotes, or paraphrasing from the original text without citing the source.
- Paraphrasing a portion of the original text using the same sentence structure.
- Paraphrasing a portion of the original text using words that are not your own.
What can you do to avoid plagiarism?
- Become familiar with appropriate citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) used by different academic disciplines.
- Try using Zotero or Mendeley to keep track of the sources you're using.
- Not sure if you've fully processed an idea? Ask your professor, a writing tutor, or a librarian.
Learn More
Want to explore further? Take a look at these links to find out more about avoiding plagiarism. The video below comes from librarians at Bainbridge College and addresses common questions and judgement calls associated with integrating sources correctly.
- Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism from Purdue's OWLPurdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides some great tips on how to avoid plagiarism.
- Monroe Library Plagiarism Guide and QuizA guide that demonstrates how to avoid plagiarism by integrating quotes; also includes a quiz to help students identify cases of plagiarism.
- Plagiarism.orgSponsored by TurnItIn. This site features resources for students and instructors on proper handling of sources and other documentation issues.
- Plagiarism Test from IU BloomingtonTest your knowledge with this online resource from Indiana University Bloomington!
Library Resources
Doing Honest Work in College by Call Number: PN171 .F56 L56 2008ISBN: 0226484777Publication Date: 2008-04-15
Campus Resources
- Loyola's Academic Honesty and Plagiarism PoliciesPlagiarism is one of several types of academic dishonesty that students must take steps to avoid. Informing yourself is the just the first step!
- Office of Writing and Learning Services (OWLS)Visit the OWLS in the Student Success Center on the second floor of the library for help with documenting and citing your sources properly. Writing tutors also provide service to online-only students!
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Related Guides
Faculty, visit our web page on Preventing Plagiarism.