Citing Sources
When a writing assignment requires research, any information you quote, summarize or paraphrase (restating in your own words) in your paper must be acknowledged and documented with a citation. Use a Citation Format (such as: MLA Format or APA Format) to document all of your information sources to avoid plagiarism (using the ideas or writings of another person as your own). The following guides provide examples of how to cite information sources used in research.
- MLA:
PCC Student Guide to the MLA Works Cited List- APA:
- PCC Student Guide to the APA References List
Additional online resources for documenting and citing sources
- Diana Hacker's Research and Documentation Online:
- http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
- OWL at Purdue Updated MLA and APA Formatting and Style Guides (click on Research and Citation):
- http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl
- Turnitin.com Research Resources "What is Plagiarism?" :
- http://www.turnitin.com/research_site/e_what_is_plagiarism.html
Training
The library provides free training workshops for students. All sessions run from noon to 12:45 in the small Computer Lab on the bottom floor. The Fall 2009 sessions are:
MLA: APA:
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Tuesday, Nov. 10
Thursday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 19
Tuesday, Nov 17
Tuesday, Nov. 24

