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Citing your sources gives credit to the author(s) of the information you used in your research. It is a very important component of digital citizenship and the research process: we cannot claim someone else’s ideas as our own. It is what Christ asks of us: to be truthful in all circumstances. Plagiarism- whether done purposefully or haphazardly – can have dire consequences and it is sinful.

“‘Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another.” ( Leviticus 19:11).

We all want to be innovative and put forth creative ideas into our work. Remember that you are your own design in Christ and capable of wonderful things. You also have teachers to help you to avoid the need to copy the words of others.

Citing your sources is important:

to show your reader that you did the proper research on the topic
to be a responsible and lawful digital citizen by giving the due credit to the author(s) you consulted in your research
to help your evaluators (teachers and peers) the opportunity to locate the information you included in your project or research paper and allow them to scrutinize the accuracy of those details
to be mindful and discerning as you navigate: citing helps you avoid committing plagiarism

So how do you avoid plagiarism and conduct your research ethically and responsibly?

The following WAKELET contains many online Citation resources and online bibliography generators:

BIBLIOGRAPHY TOOLS

Websites for free, usable images:

https://unsplash.com/

https://pixabay.com/

Please note: It is customary to cite the website from which you sourced images even if the image is deemed “royalty free”.

Example:

Creator’s Last Name, First Name. Image Title. Year Created. Museum/Institution, Location.

Example: Cartier-Bresson, Henri. Juvisy, France. 1938. The Museum of Modern Art, New York City.

Note Taking Strategies

Effective note-taking skills are essential for quality research. One helpful method for summarizing key facts while avoiding risks of plagiarism is the CHoMP Method.

Here are a few resources to guide you through the process.

CHOMP Quick Guide

Note-taking Sheets

Another important skill is taking effective notes during class or lectures. Guide to Taking Good Notes in Class

Evaluating Resources and Websites

When evaluating resources and/or websites, consider the following attributes based on the acronym C.R.A.A.P.O. which stands for:

Currency
Relevancy
Accuracy
Authority
Purpose
Objectivity

Evaluating websites

Thinking Critically about Web Information

Identifying Your Topic

Identifying and defining your topic is key to successful research. Before you begin the hunt for quality resources, you need to clarify what your goal is. (ie. what is your topic?)

Creating Effective Research Questions

Project Planning Guide

A project guide provides a ‘road map’ of the research process.

Top Ten Research Skills Needed for University Students

Library Supported Inquiry

Research Methods

Regardless of a student’s grade level or educational goals, information literacy skills are vital for developing critical thinking, informed inquiry, application of knowledge and personal growth. Throughout the process of gaining information literacy skills, students must become familiar with effective research strategies while immersed in high quality references and resources.