Click the Style Guides link below to find out what a style manual is and how to properly cite some of the most common sources using some of the most common style manuals:
Using sources in an ethical (i.e. don't plagiarize) and legal (follow copyright law) manner is the responsible thing to do. You must cite your sources for a number of reasons. Watch the video below to find out more about these reasons then go play the Goblin Threat game below to test your ability to avoid plagiarism goblins!
Watch this video:
Video courtesy of the University of Guelph Library YouTube channel
What is plagiarism? You know you aren't supposed to plagiarize, but sometimes the rules may be unclear. For instance, did you know that turning in a paper you created for another class is considered plagiarism? Have fun learning about plagiarism by playing Goblin Threat, a game created by Mary Broussard and Jessica Urich Oberlin of Snowden Library at Lycoming College. Full game credits here.
Play this game to test your knowledge: