Resources for Writing, Citing, and Plagiarism
You just need to write a paper for class - why does it all have to be so confusing??? Databases, books, media!!!
Quoting a source...is that cheating by plagiarism? How am I supposed to cite all these sources and why does it matter anyway?? And what about the Internet?...can I trust the information?...is this a "good" site???? CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME??!!!??
The OSU-Oklahoma City Library staff are always willing to help you get started with research, citations, and questions. But there are times when you're off-campus or you don't have time to wait for us to help you in person. To make it easier for you to answer your questions and more on your own, the OSU-Oklahoma City Library staff have looked at hundreds of websites.
We have narrowed it down to several that we consider to be great websites to get you started on your academic writing career! Take a look and let us know what you think
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How and where do I start research?
RESEARCH: OVERVIEW - One of the best online writing labs, the OWL at Purdue, provides an overview of the basics of research. (Link and material used with permission of the OWL at Purdue University]
UNDERSTANDING & EVALUATING SOURCES - Learn about different types of resources and how to evaluate them from New Mexico State University.
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How and why do I cite my sources?
APA FORMATTING AND STYLE GUIDE - One of the best online writing labs, the OWL at Purdue, provides an overview of the American Psychological Association style of citation format. In addition, examples for specific types of resources are given. (Link and material used with permission of the OWL at Purdue University]
MLA FORMATTING AND STYLE GUIDE - One of the best online writing labs, the OWL at Purdue, provides an overview of the Modern Language Association style of citation format. In addition, examples for specific types of resources are given. (Link and material used with permission of the OWL at Purdue University]
FORMATTING IN SOCIOLOGY (ASA STYLE) - One of the best online writing labs, the OWL at Purdue, provides an overview of the American Sociological Association style of citation format. In addition, examples for specific types of resources are given. (Link and material used with permission of the OWL at Purdue University]
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How and why do I avoid plagiarism?
AVOIDING PLAGIARISM - One of the best online writing labs, the OWL at Purdue, provides an overview of plagiarism that clearly shows why plagiarism is cheating and what the consequences can be. Numerous examples and bullet point "Best Practice" sections make this a quick, yet informative guide to giving credit for the work of others to avoid plagiarism. (Link and material used with permission of the OWL at Purdue University]
QUOTING, PARAPHRASING, AND SUMMARIZING - Also from the OWL at Purdue (it really is an excellent site with tons of information for writing, citing, and researching), this section gives tips and examples for avoiding plagiarism by using quotations or re-writing in your own words. (Link and material used with permission of the OWL at Purdue University]