Biology

Citing your sources accurately is an essential part of ethical academic writing. Check out the library's guide on citing sources in a variety of styles, including MLA, APA, Chicago, and more.

A commonly used style in biology are APA and CSE. Learn more about these styles:

Why should you use Zotero?

• It's free, so you'll be able to use it forever, even after you leave the university.
• It saves your digital files to your computer and backs them up in the cloud.
• It works seamlessly with Microsoft Word.
• It can also be used with Google Docs, LibreOffice, LaTeX, and other text editors.
• It automates a lot of processes, like attaching PDFs, that require extra steps in RefWorks.

UMassD Academic Regulations and Procedures - Read this passage from your student handbook!

Avoiding Plagiarism - OWL Guide from Purdue - This emphasizes when to give credit to sources and offers safe practices to follow.