How do I document sources correctly?
This page suggests ways to to get help paraphasing correctly or otherwise using the
information taken from sources in your writing in a way that avoids plagiarism.
1. Check the style manuals themselves (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
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They include some information on properly paraphrasing and
documenting sources correctly.
2. Search the
Library Catalog for books on report writing.
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Examples:
- Subject search: report writing
- Keyword search: music report writing
(substitute any discipline for music)
3. Consult
The Student Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism: How to Write an Effective Research Paper.
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This useful introduction has some great examples of how to
incorporate information drawn from sources into your writing
correctly.
4. Visit the
CSUF Writing Center (McCarthy Hall, room 45).
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The Writing Center provides writing assistance, but no editing or
proofreading.
For additional help, see: