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AVOIDING PLAGIARISM

Print Resources

The following books in the Nimitz Library have excellent examples, checklists, and suggestions for avoiding plagiarism using proper note taking and documentation. (Be sure to use the documentation style required by your faculty member.)

  • Aaron, Jane E. The Little, Brown Essential Handbook for Writers. New York: Longman, 2000. Ref PE 1112 .A24 2000
  • Johnson, Jean. The Bedford Guide to the Research Process. Boston: Bedford Books, 1997. LB 2369.J56 1997
  • Kirszner, Laurie G. and Stephen R. Mandell. The Holt Handbook. Fort Worth, Texas: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers, 1999. Ready Ref PE 1408 .K6752 1999
  • Ramage, John D. and John C. Bean. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2000. PE 1408 .R18 2000
  • Seyler, Dorothy U. Doing Research: The Complete Research Paper Guide. Boston: McGraw-Hill College, 1999. Ready Ref LB 2369 .S46 1999

Additional guides to research and writing can be found under the following subject headings in the Nimitz Library Catalog:

  • Report writing
  • Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
  • English language--Grammar--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

The citations on these pages follow the Modern Language Association style and refer to the books listed above. Be sure to use the document style required by your instructor.

Last updated: 5 January 2006

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