Communication Studies *: Plagiarism

In the 1890s, a proofreader at the University of Chicago Press prepared a single sheet of typographic fundamentals intended as a guide for the University community. That sheet grew into a pamphlet, and the pamphlet grew into a book the first edition of theManual of Style, published in 1906. Now in its fifteenth edition,The Chicago Manual of Style the essential reference for authors, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers in any field is more comprehensive and eas

The 7th edition of the manual does make distinctions between formatting certain components for academic use over publication. This guide will distinguish student/academic formatting where applicable.

Resources for scientific, engineering writers on citing their discipline. Please us this guide if you are writing a technical report.

This guide includes examples of the types of citations you will need in writing research papers. They are taken from The MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th edition, published by the Modern Language Association of America, New York, 2009. The handbook can be found in the Leavey Library Information Commons (behind the reference desk) and in the Doheny Reference Room (also behind the reference desk). In addition, you may purchase MLA Handbook 7th edition in the University Bookstore.

Academic Integrity at the University of Southern California is a tutorial presented by the USC Libraries in collaboration with USC’s Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards. Students will now have 24/7 access to a 15-minute online tutorial that provides an overview of academic integrity at USC. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of tutorial after correctly completing an online quiz.

Strong emphasis on video as a vehicle for teaching. Through this interactive tutorial a college student discovers what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. When she paraphrases someone's work without givinghim credit her professor helps her understand why this is not acceptable and how to correct it. Other experts, including faculty, librarians, and the Vice President for Student Life explain why citing is important, when to cite, and the consequences for plagiarism.

Take this 20 minute online adventure to learn about plagiarism. If you successfully kill all the goblins, you will be presented with a certificate with your name to hand in to your professor.