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COLSC 101 - College Success - Career Research Project: Citing and Plagiarism

This guide will help you to develop a comprehensive overview of a career or a field of work you may pursue.

What is intellectual property?

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The products of your own original work are your Intellectual Property. This includes writing, artwork, fiction, photographs, etc.

To demonstrate respect for others' intellectual property, you must give credit where it is due.

Respect the intellectual property of others - authors, artists, creators, producers - by paraphrasing and citing your sources.

 

Find the EBSCO Cite Tool in the Library Databases

EBSCO citation tool

Citation Tool in Gale Databases

Gale Citation Tool

Why is Citing Important?

WCC Writing Center

While the librarians can help you find sources for your paper, visit the Writing Center (part of the Academic Support Center) for help with writing and organizing your paper. Call them at (914) 606-7853 to make an appointment.

Hours for tutoring and writing center help at Mt. Vernon and other extension sites can be found below.

MLA Citation Help

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