This guide has been created to help you find credible information sources inside and outside of our library's collections for research projects related to American government and politics.
Why we use sources?
Types of Sources
Step 1
What is your assignment?
Read your assignment carefully and make sure you understand it.
Ask your instructor if you have questions.
Make sure you know what the requirements are, such as.....
Step 2
You are now ready to begin your research process:
Finding the best information for you requires a plan. Think about where you are going to get the information to answer your questions. The best research incorporates information gathered from many, various and credible sources including (but not limited to):
Step 3
Evaluate your sources.
Step 4
What Is Plagiarism? Definition & Examples
Plagiarism means using someone else’s work without giving them proper credit. In academic writing, plagiarizing involves using words, ideas, or information from a source without citing it correctly. In practice, this can mean a few different things.
Consequences of Academic Plagiarism
Plagiarism may not seem like a big deal, but there can be some severe and/or long lasting effects:
In order to avoid plagiarism The MLA Handbook provides a "universal set of guidelines" for citing sources across all format types. Luckily, the 9th edition mainly expands upon the rules listed in the 8th edition. There are no significant changes in Works Cited/In-Text Citations (whew!).
These guidelines state that, if given, these major elements should be included in the citation:
1. Author.
2. Title of Source.
3. Title of Container,
4. Other Contributors,
5. Version,
6. Number,
7. Publisher,
8. Publication date,
9. Location.
Check out Purdue University Online Writing Lab website for detailed examples and instructions.
Example of plagiarism in music
Copyright and plagiarism doesn't only happen in academia. It happens in everyday life too. Checkout the video below: