Handouts on Conducting Research, Using Source Materials Effectively, and Avoiding Plagiarism

Finding and Evaluating Source Materials

Free Web vs. Fee Web: A Guide to Using Internet Sources Responsibly
A handout that explains the difference between free mainstream sources (like those accessed through Google or Ask.com) and scholarly sources found in the library's for-pay databases.

Evaluating Sources Using the CASE Method
A handout that walks writers through a critical evaluation of sources (esp. internet sources).

ICYouSee: Six Tips for Evaluating Internet Sources
A quick overview about being skeptical of web sources.

Writing Annotated Bibliographies
A brief guide to writing effective annotations and structuring an annotated bibliography.

Avoiding Plagiarism and Using Sources Effectively

Plagiarism FAQ
A brief overview of plagiarism that includes definitions, common consequences, and suggestions for avoiding plagiarism.

Using Source Materials Effectively
A multi-part handout that introduces writers to different methods of incorporating source materials.

• Part One: Source Material and Authority: Understanding How Sources Help Your Paper
  
• Part Two: Four Common Strategies for Incorporating Source Materials
  
• Part Three: Practice Incorporating Source Materials

Avoiding Plagiarism When Using Source Materials (Focuses on Paraphrasing)
A handout designed to give writers a clear sense of what counts as paraphrasing. Includes an extensive example.

Paraphrase Practice
Practice paraphrasing by using these four examples.

Citing, Paraphrasing, and Avoiding Plagiarism
Some frequently asked questions about using source materials.