InfoGuides: NCAR 100 Freshman Seminar Library Resources: Plagiarism Information

Last Updated: Jul 5, 2024 3:18 PM

Avoiding Plagiarism and Resources

It is important as a college student to understand what plagiarism is and avoid it. When you quote, paraphrase (use your own words), or summarize information and ideas written by another person, you must give that author credit. If interested in an online citation generator, BibGuru is linked below.

We give credit to the author by using in-text citations in the body of the paper and creating a References or Works Cited page (last page). You must have both the in-text citation and the complete citation on the References or Works Cited page. View the APA or the MLA sample paper. Some professors may ask you to submit your papers to TurnItin, a plagiarism checking database.

The most popular styles for citing your work is APA or MLA. Always check your assignment to see what the professor requests for your paper.

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Paraphrasing Exercises

These tutorials will help you practice paraphrasing (using your own words) correctly.

DVDs

DVDs discuss cheating and plagiarism. Professors can check them out for class viewings. Faculty, we have a delivery service. We need your building/office number.

Academic Integrity and Ethics Across the Disciplines

This LibGuide posts professional ethics in various careers. Research your career interest to see the expectations of a professional in that career.

A Fragile Trust Resources

A Fragile Trust - 3726 DVD on Reserve
A Fragile Trust Film PBS Resource Website
A Fragile Trust Film Discussion Guide
Decisions on Deadline - Fast-paced game that puts players in the shoes of working journalists as they report on the daily drama of life in Southside, a fictional American town.

Films on Demand: Online Videos

If you are off-campus, you will be prompted to sign in using your RIT username and password in order to access the video.