CITING SOURCES - MLA

What is a citation?

 

Whether you use an entire passage from someone else's work, or you paraphrase an argument within your paper, citation is the process of giving credit for information that isn't your own.

 

Why do we cite our sources?

 

 

Plagiarism is defined as "the uncredited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words or ideas." (Purdue).  

 

As a student at Marshall, you are responsible for your own academic integrity.  Violations of the Marshall Honor Code could impact your grades and may lead to consequences from your teacher and administrator.  Outside of school, you could lose your job and your professional credibility.

 

For more information, please visit the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

 

 

What if I need more help?

 

Ask your English teacher or one of the librarians during Learn. 

OR

Visit the GCM Writing Center in Room A201, Mondays and Wednesdays from 3pm-4pm.  

OR

Search the Purdue Online Writing Lab.