Learn to use Refworks as soon as possible. It is a citation manager and will help you format your reference list in APA or other styles. A companion piece to Refworks is Write 'N Cite. It will help you format the in-text citations for your paper. This is found under the "tools" menu within Refworks.
PLEASE NOTE: You need to proofread the citation if using RefWorks/Write 'N Cite to format your citation, as it occasionally makes mistakes
It is BEST to use Refworks when you are doing the research. Many databses will allow you to export the citations directly into a folder within Refworks. You can create as many folders as you need to help you organize your references.
Refworks has a tutorial on the top of the page, above the tool bar.
How to use Refworks: ECU library guide
The University Writing Center offers in-person, chat/virtual, and asynchronous consultations on writing. Please note that they do not offer editing services, but can assist with organization and the writing process.
Plagiarism is a serious offense at East Carolina University. The ECU Student Handbook defines plagiarism as "Copying the language, structure, ideas, and/or thoughts of another and adopting same as one's own original work." For more information see The Code of Conduct.
Tips for avoiding plagiarism The First Year Writing Studio at ECU offers the following suggestions for avoiding plagiarism:
Links for more information
You Quote It, You Note It
From Acadia University
Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
From Duke University