Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to citing sources and avoiding plagiarism in academic writing.

Plagiarism

Presenting work or ideas from another source as your own, with or without consent of the original author.

Works Cited Page

A comprehensive list of all sources used in a paper, appearing at the end on its own page.

Signal Phrases

Phrases that introduce quoted or paraphrased material to integrate sources smoothly into writing.

Style Guides

Standardized guidelines for formatting and citation to promote consistency in academic writing.

Internal Citations

Citations placed within the text of a paper to acknowledge sources directly after their use.

Direct Quotes

Verbatim reproduction of a source's wording, which must be enclosed in quotation marks.

Paraphrasing

Restating something using different words while preserving the original meaning.

Accidental Plagiarism

Neglecting to cite sources or misquoting sources unintentionally, leading to unacknowledged appropriation.

Hanging Indention

A style of formatting citations where the first line is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented.

Citation for Online Sources

A format for citing articles found online, including details like author, title, website name, date, and URL.

Mosaic Plagiarism

Mixing phrases from a source without quotation marks or slightly rewording while keeping the same structure.

APA Style

A citation format used primarily in psychology, nursing, education, and social sciences.

MLA Style

A citation format commonly used in humanities disciplines like English, art, and history.

Self Plagiarism

Submitting one's own previous work for different assignments without permission from all involved teachers.

Citation for Books with Multiple Authors

Format includes last names and first names of all authors listed in order.

Parenthetical Citations

Citations that include the author’s last name and page number in parentheses at the end of a sentence.

Issues to Avoid When Integrating Sources

Common mistakes include dropping quotes without context, not using signal phrases, and failing to explain information adequately.

Capitalization in Titles

MLA style requires capitalizing all important words in titles, excluding articles, conjunctions, and prepositions unless at the beginning or end.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often enhanced through proper citation of sources.