Style Guides - Citation Resources: Plagiarism

Plagiarism Overview from Purdue University OWL

• Plagiarism: Overview
• Is it Plagiarism Yet?

Paraphrase: How to Write It In Your Own Words

Plagiarism.org

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What is a Citation?

A citation is a reference to the source of an idea or piece of information. Your citation should allow anyone who sees your reference list to be able to find the original source. Typically, citations include information such as author, title, date, website, etc.

Why Cite?

• To show where you found your information
• To give credit to the author or creator whose ideas you are using
• To add credibility and support to your own argument
• To respect copyright

You Quote It - You Note It  [Vaughn Memorial Library - Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada]