Here is some information to help you get started. Many students cringe at the idea of research. It is overwhelming to read, choose a topic, write, and rewrite papers. Here are some example papers and links for MLA and APA style of citations.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is very taboo in American culture. Western styles of writing believe it is important to source the authors that we use ideas from in our papers. Therefore, be sure not to directly quote or paraphrase information from a source without documenting it.
Citing with MLA
Sample paper
Documenting within the text
The Works Cited Page
Citing with APA
Sample paper
Documenting within the text
The Reference Page
Research Links
IUP Library
Links for Internet Research
On-line Research Paper Helps (Diana Hacker)
Electronic documentation
