This section serves as an introduction to the American Psychological Association, or APA citation format, by highlighting a few citation questions students frequently ask. The APA format differs from other documentation styles (such as the MLA style). Students should verify with their instructor what documentation style is required.
The following tutorials have been designed to assist students in gathering and using information electronically.
Each library has a responsibility to make every effort to meet the information and reading needs of its community. However, given the wide range of user needs, the total responsibility for local needs cannot be met solely by local collections. Therefore, the lending of materials among libraries for the use of individuals is vital.
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Katherine Ann (Kitty) Lindsay was born in Decatur, IL, on April 18, 1946, the daughter of Merrill and Margery (Sis) Lindsay. She graduated from MacArthur High School and Millikin University, and then earned a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois. She began working in the Decatur Public Schools in 1969 as a teacher at Parsons Elementary School. She served as President of the Mental Health Association of Macon County in 1972.
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Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty - in short, cheating. In general, plagiarism occurs when a writer presents the words, ideas, or information of another writer as his or her own. This can take many forms:
The Internet is enormous with millions of web pages and hundreds of new pages being added every day. It can be a confusing place, especially since anyone can post information to the Internet on any topic. But the Internet can also be an excellent source for finding materials for research papers and projects of all types and subjects. However it is essential that any Web site be evaluated before information from it is used.
College students who routinely write research papers need to cite sources -- whether their assignment is five or 40 pages. Simply put, citing your sources informs the reader where you obtained information – if you’re citing others’ works. Documenting sources also lends credibility to research when students use scholarly information written by experts.
