LibGuides: History: Citation Assistance

Avoiding Plagairism

How can you avoid plagairism? Check out the links below.

You Quote It, You Note It
This brief, interactive tutorial from the University of Acadia will take you through quoting, paraphrasing, and other citation-related issues that will help you to avoid plagairizing your sources.
NYIT Writing Center
Not sure about your in-text or end citations? Ask the writing experts! The Writing Center serves students, faculty, and staff of NYIT, providing tutorial assistance for all types of writing assignments and tasks.
Writing & Citing Guide
Don't know which citation style to choose? This quick guide features resources on AMA, APA, Chicago, MLA, and Turabian citation formats.

Plagiarism

MLA Citation Format

MLA Citation @ The OWL
MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (8th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
APA Citation @ The OWL
APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition, second printing of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. For more information, please consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (6th ed., 2nd printing).

The Writing Center

The Writing Center serves students, faculty, and staff of NYIT, providing tutorial assistance for all types of writing assignments and tasks. Come to the Writing Center and speak with professors of English about your writing. The Writing Center can help you brainstorm your assignment, review a draft, develop your ideas, and address grammar questions.

Locations

Old Westbury Campus: 516.686.7557; Balding House, room 100

Sign up for tutoring sessions in 101 Balding House
Meet with tutors in 100 Balding House
Schedule

Manhattan Campus: 212.261.1577; room 502A

Make appointments in room 501A, 1855 Broadway
Meet tutors in room 502A, 1855 Broadway
Schedule