Writing Help

Copyright for Students Guidelines  
Copyright Pamphlet    

Plagiarism
When writing a paper, it is important that you cite thoughts that were not originally yours.  Even if you paraphrase what you have read to include in your paper, you should cite your source.  Check links below for more information.

Student Plagiarism Guide-UNCW  Tips for avoiding plagiarism and correct examples of paraphrasing.
Avoiding Plagiarism Handout - The Writing Center-ASC
MLA Format - Purdue OWL
UNC Online Guide   MLA format

Citing Sources
easyBib (free)
Citation builder-NCSU (free)

Research Paper Handout - The Writing Center-Agnes Scott College
Topic Development Handout - The Writing Center-ASC
Creating an Outline Handout - The Writing Center-ASC
What is a Thesis Statement Handout - The Writing Center-ASC
How to Write a Thesis Statement Handout - The Writing Center-ASC

Google Search Tips  Google allows you to specify that your search results must come from a given website.  If you add the following domain names after your search word, you will define your results.
examples:  iraq : gov   will give you only government sites.
                 iraq : edu   will give you only educational sites.
                 iraq : org    will give you only organizational sites.

Better Searches, Better Results   modifiers to type in your google search.