Research and Scholarship
"The purpose of a research paper is to synthesize previous research and scholarship with your ideas on the subject. Therefore, you should feel free to use other persons' words, facts, and thoughts in your research paper, but the material you borrow must not be presented as if it were your own creation."
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th Edition. New York: MLA. 55. Print.
It's All About Style!
There are quite a few different ways to cite resources in a paper or project. The citation style usually depends on the academic discipline involved. Select the appropriate style for your area of study using the links below. These links will take you to the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), with detailed information on each citation style. :
- MLA style is typically used by the Humanities
- Chicago/Turabian is generally used by History
- APA is commonly used in the Social Sciences
- ...and there are many others.
Check with your instructor to make sure you use the required style. And whatever style you choose, BE CONSISTENT!
Why Citations Matter
Hayden Memorial Library, "Why Citations Matter." YouTube, 16 Dec 2015.
Need More Help?
Cornish College of the Arts Library, 2013.
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