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Intellectual Property Explained: Citations

Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction

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Plagiarism

What is Plagiarism?
Can you detect plagiarism?
A quick quiz to show how easy it is to use someone else's work without crediting them.
Notable Cases of Plagiarism in History
Famous people who were accused of plagiarism, the scandals that frequently followed, and whether or not they suffered any consequences.

Citation Formats

Why Cite Sources?
To avoid plagiarism, to give credit where due, and to place your work in context. While aimed at students, these reasons apply in many professional settings.

APA (American Psychological Association)

MLA (Modern Language Association)

CMS (Chicago Manual of Style)