Citation Quick Guides and Style Manuals: Why Cite?
Quick guides to the most commonly used citation styles with links to examples of subject specific styles.
Resources for Students
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WWU Academic Honesty Policy and ProcedureAppendix D of the 2012-2013 University Catalog. Explains the policy, defines academic dishonesty including plagiarism, and details procedures and the appeals process.
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Citation Guides & Style ManualsFrom Western Libraries: Quick guides to the most commonly used citation styles with links to examples of subject specific styles.
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WWU PlagiarismScroll down to "Plagiarism Learning Tools for Students" for an excellent list of links to video tutorials, guidelines, quizzes and more.
Multiple Reasons to Cite Your Sources!
- Avoid plagiarism
- Give credit where it is due
- Provide authority/evidence for your arguments/presentation
- Indicates the extent and quality of your research
- Enables your reader to locate your reference sources
- Standard practice in the the academic world
