Citation Style: MLA
Many of the article databases that NOVA subscribes to, such as Proquest and Ebsco's Academic Search Complete, will provide citations. These citations should be carefully checked for accuracy.
You can also ask a librarian for help, or consult the websites listed below:
Why and When to Cite
Why to Cite:
- Give credit to the authors of the sources you used.
- Provide evidence you did research -- good, credible sources give your work more authority.
- Allows your reader to locate the sources you used.
- Avoid plagiarism.
When to Cite:
You should cite a source if you reproduce, quote, paraphrase, or summarize ideas and/or media created by other individuals. When in doubt, cite!
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Plagiarism Has Consequences
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Types of Plagiarism
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Plagiarism may not seem like a big deal, but there can be some severe and/or long lasting effects:
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Plagiarism Resources
- NOVA Policy on Academic IntegrityNOVA outlines its policy on academic integrity.
The following websites may help you better understand and avoid plagiarism. Remember that there are serious consequences for plagiarizing.
- NOVA Plagiarism GuideExplains plagiarism and how to use correct citations in order to provide appropriate credit to your sources.
- OWL Purdue Plagiarism OverviewLearn the basics of plagiarism, along with suggestions on how you can prevent plagiarism when writing your papers.
- Plagiarism.orgLearn about plagiarism, citing sources, resources, and ask an expert.
- Avoiding Plagiarism TutorialLearn about plagiarism and free online citation tools. Requires MyNOVA username and password for access.