ASAM 2107: Social Movements in Asia and Asian America: Citing What You Find

Citation Management

Citation management software (or bibliographic management software) allows you to create your own personal library of references to books, articles and documents. References can include citation information (author, title, publisher, etc.) as well as annotations, graphics, and even copies of the documents themselves. Learn about EndNote, Mendeley & Zotero! See here.

Citing What You Find

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When you "cite" a source you are showing, within the body of your text, that you took the words or ideas from another place. 

checkmark       You also are providing a way for the reader (your professor) to locate the sources you relied on in your research.
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Failure to acknowledge these sources can be considered plagiarism.

checkmark   Remember that for whatever style you chose (in consultation with your professor), pay attention to the details and be consistent.  Incorrect citations are just as bad as no citations at all!

The style guides highlighted below are the most commonly used style guides you may encounter in academic writing.

Consult your professor before selecting a style guide for your assignments.

Regardless of your intent, each of the following constitutes plagiarism:

 

checkmarkDirect Plagiarism -- including a verbatim quotation without a proper citation

checkmarkParaphrasing without a citation...passing off the ideas of others as your own

checkmarkThe inclusion of graphics, tables, charts or web pages without proper acknowledgement

checkmarkDouble dipping -- turning in the same paper for more than one class

See the "Citing Your Sources" Tab for more information about how to credit your sources.

Some tips to help you avoid accidental plagiarism include:

 

checkmarkStart your research early -- procrastination can lead to last minute stress & sloppy work

checkmarkKeep notes or a bibliography of the sources you consult as you go -- it is easier than reconstructing it at the end.

checkmarkVisit the Writing Studio for help on  incorporating your evidence & sources into your paper.