Cite Your Sources
NOTE: Mohawk College recently re-wrote its Academic Honesty policy. Know your rights and responsibilities.
RefWorks
Library@Mohawk's APA Guide
Library@Mohawk's MLA Guide
Additional Guides
Academic Integrity
Turnitin
RefWorks
Format your bibliography and track your research with a click. RefWorks is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool -- is designed to generate citations and bibliographies in seconds. It also helps gather, manage, store, and share all types of research information.
To access RefWorks you will need to log in with your MoCoMotion username and password. You will also need your individual RefWorks login to access your personal account and citations.
RefWorks Help
From RefWorks: Use the TOOLS and HELP tabs once you have set up your account to link to great help from RefWorks.
From Mohawk: Access these tip sheets to help you with Mohawk’s customized features:
Setting up your account and using RefWorks efficiently. [RefWorks Redux]
RefWorks Fundamentals User Workbook [PDF]
Note: The Direct Export from ProQuest (off-campus) is not working at this time. Our vendor is working on this problem and we apologize for any inconvenience. In the meantime, if you wish to export from ProQuest you will need to manually save and export your citations. Please read the following guide for assistance:
ProQuest- Manually Save and Export Citations
Using the RefGrab-It tool to cite websites. You add this button to your toolbar to capture citation information from websites. NOTE: This works if you have access to your own personal computer, but not on Mohawk computers (the college’s are wiped after each log out).
- If you use Internet Explorer, use these instructions. [PDF]
- If you use Firefox, use these instructions. [PDF]
- If you use a Mac, use these instructions. [PDF]
Library @ Mohawk’s APA Guide
Library @ Mohawk’s MLA Guide
Modern Languages Association (MLA) launched a new edition (7th) of its citation handbook in summer 2009. There are many significant changes. As Mohawk College almost exclusively uses APA citation style, the Library did not update our MLA help sheets. Please consult the new MLA handbook for assistance with this style (Ref LB2369 .M53 2009) or the following guide:
MLA 2009 Formatting and Style Guide - The OWL at Purdue
Additional Guides & Tutorials
Long Island University's Citation Information
Colour coding highlights the similarities among citation styles and the common elements you need to look for in your source
UCLA's Success With Less Stress
Five modules with a retro 50s design walk you through the research process. There are built in quizzes along the way and current cases underlining the perils of plagiarism.
OWL (Online Writing Lab)
Purdue's Online Writing Lab offers APA and MLA help plus general research tips.
Academic Integrity
Academic Honesty Policy
This policy protects academic integrity and the rights of all students. It clearly outlines dishonest academic practices, and the penalties to be imposed for such behaviour.
You Quote It, You Note It!
An interactive plagiarism tutorial from Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University. Includes information about what, when and how to cite sources and the difference between quoting and paraphrasing.
Turnitin.com
You may be asked by your instructor to submit your paper to Turnitin. Learn what it’s all about.
VAIL (Virtual Academic Integrity Laboratory)
Four 5 minute modules provide tips and strategies to avoid plagiarism; document sources; and understand academic integrity policies.
UCSC's Net Trail
The last 5 minute module, Info Ethics, highlights what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it. There’s an optional quiz to cement understanding.
Turnitin
Turnitin's Originality Checking allows you to proof work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against continuously updated databases, including journal articles, paper mills, and work previously submitted through Turnitin. Every Originality Report provides you with the opportunity to ensure proper citation methods as well as to safeguard your academic integrity.
The linked resources provide great information. If you still encounter difficulties, contact Peggy French to set up a time for more assistance (peggy dot french at mohawkcollege dot ca) or attend one of the Library's help sessions.
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