When you are researching and writing your essay or assignment, remember that you will need to properly cite the articles, books and websites that you use as resources. If you use someone else's words (either as a direct quote or a paraphrase), you MUST give him/her credit by providing a citation for that information. Not properly citing your source is plagiarism which can be punishable by losing marks, getting a zero on your assignment, or even being expelled!
There are many types of citation styles: APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, etc. Be sure to use whichever format your professor specifies. The library has many useful books on proper citation - just ask library staff for assistance.
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