BIOL 198 Principles of Genetics

It is essential to cite your sources of information when writing an assignment or research project.

There are many different citation styles (APA, Chicago, MLA, etc). Different disciplines use different styles that reflect better the interests of their readers. Generally your professor will let you know which style to use. If your professor has no preference, choose a style yourself and be consistent, use the same style throughout your paper.

For more information on citations check the resources below:

Citations give credit for ideas to the originator and allow the reader to track down the original sources of the information. Failure to cite your sources constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism is a problematic and controversial topic in the sciences, ask your professor when in doubt or check the links below for additional information.

• Plagiarism - Biology Program - University of British Columbia
• Plagiarism.org

Check the Academic honesty box for more information specific to University of Rochester.

No matter what style you're using, the main thing your citation needs to do is help your reader find the source you used.

Citations of particular materials (i.e., books, journals, websites) are easily recognizable by the content that they require. When writing citations from scratch, be sure to include the following general components.

University of Rochester Academic Honesty Policies of all the divisions:

• Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Policy
• Eastman School of Music Policy
• School of Medicine and Dentistry Policy
• School of Nursing Policy
• Simon Business School Policy
• Warner School of Education Policy

Other Resources:

• Avoiding Plagiarism—paraphrasing (MIT)
• Plagiarism Self-Test (CBB)
• Proper Citation: Avoiding Plagiarism (Rachel Remmel)
• What Constitutes Plagiarism? (Harvard)

Ask the Academic Honesty Liaison questions at honestyliaison@ur.rochester.edu or 6-8334