Research guides: MScSM @ UTM: Citation Resources

CITATION TIPS

When in doubt, cite it!
Make sure you use quotation marks for exact, word-for-word quotations from a source.
Capture all the reference information you might need need from each source while you are conducting your research, rather than waiting until your paper has been written.
Be consistent. No matter what citation style you use, ensure you include the same information in the same order for each citation and reference you make.

Below are some resources to help you:

Check out this guide to learn more about citation practices.

The Excelsior College Online Writing Lab provides comprehensive instructions and examples for using the APA Style:

The Excelsior College Online Writing Lab provides comprehensive instructions and examples using the MLA Style:

The Excelsior College Online Writing Lab provides comprehensive instructions and examples using the Chicago Citation Style:

UTM: Academic Integrity: Students
Outlines a plagiarism scenario, the potential consequence(s) involved, and identifies strategies and resources available at UTM that students can use to avoid plagiarism.
UTM: Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre: Academic Integrity Resources
Links to Quercus modules and an online assessment to build and test your understanding of academic integrity.
University of Toronto: Writing: How Not to Plagiarize
Not sure what counts as plagiarism? Use this resource to educate yourself.