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Avoiding Plagiarism

This guide was created to explain plagiarism and also provide useful tips on how to avoid plagiarism.

For Faculty:TurnItin

The Instructional Technologies Support Department provides access and support for TurnItin, a plagiarism detection service, for Texas State University faculty.

Citation Management

Consider using a citation management software to help keep track of your citations for your bibliography and offers a Web and Desktop version. EndNote is a citation management tool that enables you to:

► Organize your research Include citations while you write your paper
► Build a bibliography in a variety of formats
►Import references from library databases and Google Scholar.

See Also:  EndNote Web Tutorials  |  EndNote Desktop Tutorials  |  Desktop Styles Download

Print copies of Various Style Guides

Zotero is a free, open-access tool developed by an independent, nonprofit organization that has no financial interest in your private information. The free version provides 300 MB of storage space and additional storage is available for a fee. Zotero lets you:      

  ► Attach images, notes, and PDFs to your citations   
  ► Organize and tag your citations into collections and folders            
  ► Create bibliographies automatically as well as in-text citations    
  ► Share references and research information with a group  


See Also:  Quick-Start Guide  |  Get Help with Zotero  |  Zotero FAQs  |  User Forums  |  ZoteroBib

Zotero: A Guide for Librarians, Researchers, and Educators / Jason Puckett.

Getting more help...

If you have specific questions about citing your sources, writing tips, or help with editing, you can go to the following places on campus for more assistance.

Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC)

Get in-person tutoring at the Student Learning Assistance Center, or SLAC, located on the 4th floor of Alkek Library. Check the website for hours and availability. SLAC also maintains a good handout page for quick reference.

Texas State University Writing Center

The Writing Center is located on the first floor of ASB North. You can get help with all types of writing, including papers, essays, and resumes. The Writing Center  offers in-person and online tutoring (check their website for more information).  Round Rock patrons can seek assistance from the Round Rock Writing Center. The Writing Center also offers survival guide workshops for APA, Chicago/Turabian, and MLA citation styles.