Introduction to the Research Process

Citing the sources you use for your research paper is important for several reasons:

• It helps you avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is the use of work by another person without clear acknowledgment. Simply put, plagiarism is stealing another person's ideas and work. It is a form of academic dishonesty and a violation of SCAD's rules of academic integrity. Properly attributing and documenting your sources will help you avoid inadvertently taking credit for another person's ideas.

• It allows others to find your research sources.

• It provides evidence to support your ideas and adds credibilty to your work by showing that you have consulted reliable sources.

The SCAD Writers' Studio offers assistance with all aspects of the writing process.

To find Writers' Studio resource, visit Blackboard> Academic Resources> Writers' Studio