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Avoiding Plagiarism
"What is Plagiarism?
Nearly everyone understands that copying passages verbatim from another writer's work and representing them as one's own work constitute plagiarism. Yet plagiarism involves much more. At LSU plagiarism is defined to include any use of another's work and submitting that work as one's own. This means not only copying passages of writing or direct quotations but also paraphrasing or using structure or ideas without citation. Learning how to paraphrase and when and how to cite is an essential step in maintaining academic integrity." From LSU Student Advocacy & Accountability
Here are some links to help you avoid plagiarism when working on your papers.
- What Is Citation Management Software?Research Guide about the various different citation management available.
- Citing Articles Using EBSCOhost databases (like Discovery!)This link will take you to a webpage from EBSCOhost with a video and other information on how to cite information when using their databases.
Is writing not your strongest suit? That's okay! If you need writing assistance, we HIGHLY recommend the CXC writing center. They can help you.
- CXC Writing SupportAre you looking for help with your writing? You can stop into a CxC Studio (Coates Hall 151 or Design 215) to connect with a Writing Mentor, or book an appointment online at cxc.lsu.edu/appointment (or by clicking the link above).
Having Trouble Getting Documents?
In order to access the LSU Libraries' resources, please make sure that you are logged into your myLSU. Failure to do so may result in you being unable to access our information.
Steps for Logging into the Libraries' website using your myLSU
1. Log into your myLSU
2. Scroll down and look on the left hand side for the words, "Library Resources"
3. Select, "LSU Libraries Home Page"
Once you have clicked that link, you should be logged into all of the libraries resources.
For difficulties using any of our resources, please contact the Research Help Desk.
LSU Libraries Interlibrary Borrowing Services
If you come across materials that we do not have access to, we can get access to them using our Interlibrary Loan & Delivery Services. You can access this by logging in with your MyLSU account.
Note: Whole e-books cannot be loaned through ILL, but chapters can be requested.
Estimated Delivery Time:
Loans: 3 days-2 weeks
Articles/Book Chapters: 24 hours-2 weeks
225-578-2138 or libilb@lsu.edu
This is a free service. Please DO NOT spend your money on materials. We can get the item for you!
- Interlibrary BorrowingDon't give that publisher your money for a journal article that LSU Libraries doesn't own! Request it through our Interlibrary Loan department and we'll borrow it for you. We'll also borrow books for you from other libraries.