What Is Plagiarism? - STEP 1102 - STEP Into College - LibGuides at University of Wyoming

Citations are important

It is important to properly cite the sources used when writing your academic paper in order to:

Give credit to others' ideas and scholarship
Avoid plagiarism
Allow others to locate sources used
Demonstrate authority of information

Citation elements often include:

Author name(s)
Title of publication (e.g., articles, journals, books)
Date of publication
Page numbers
Volume and issue numbers (for journals, magazines, and other periodicals)
Publisher name and location (for print books and reports)
URL or DOI locators (for electronic sources)

If your instructor asked you to cite in APA:

APA Citation Help

If your instructor asked you to cite in MLA:

MLA Citation Help

Style Guide

For many of your style and citation questions, it's best to go straight to the source! Find a copy of the MLA style manual at the Help Desk or in the stacks.

MLA Handbook 8th edition by The Modern Language Association of America
Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2016 Coe Help Desk + Level 3 stacks
ISBN: 9781603292627
MLA is used by English, Languages and Literature, and other humanities disciplines.

MLA Online Guides

MLA Citation Style is used when writing or citing works in the humanities.

MLA Style Guide
Includes guidelines on formatting a research paper, sample papers in MLA style, a chapter on plagiarism and academic dishonesty republished from the handbook, regularly updated tips on writing, and an FAQ by the MLA’s editors.
MLA Formatting & Style Guide
From the OWL at Purdue
MLA Documentation Guide
From the Writing Center of University of Wisconsin-Madison

Helpful Links

Plagiarism.org
An easy-to-read website with tons of practice, real-life examples of plagiarism. Bookmark this page as it will help you over the course of your academic career. Any questions? Contact your instructor or a librarian!
Dean of Students Office Student Code of Conduct
Through the Student Code of Conduct, the Dean of Students Office strives to reduce and prevent behavior that undermines academic success and that negatively detracts from the educational mission of the University; to ensure the health and safety of students and the community; to provide timely support and resources for students; and to prevent violence in and around the University community.