Do not underline or italicize poetry lines. Insert slash with spaces between lines. Type lines verbatim, capitalize first letter of each new line. Indent 1 inch from left margin for longer quotes
Ibid is an abbreviation from Latin "ibidem" meaning "in the same place". Used to indicate citations from same source as previous one
Check publication date under article title or at start of text. Look for copyright information or publication note at bottom. Check author bio for publication date. Look in URL autofill or at earliest comment date
Citation is acknowledging sources used in academic work. Proper citation prevents plagiarism and ensures academic credibility. Citations validate statements and help readers locate sources
Paraphrasing involves rewording information from outside sources in your own words. Paraphrases maintain the same meaning while using different syntax. Most paraphrases are shorter than the original passage. Paraphrases must include in-text citations to avoid plagiarism
Plagiarism occurs when someone uses someone else's work without proper credit. Academic plagiarism involves using source information without proper citation. Paraphrasing is not plagiarism unless source is cited incorrectly