Practice Safe Writing!
Citing the works of authors that you use to form your own research is a critical part of the writing and research process. Citation provides evidence to back up our own ideas and statement. It demonstrates where our work fits into the greater body of knowledge. And it gives proper credit where credit is due.
Read these best practices to avoid accidental plagiarism and check out these proper paraphrasing techniques.
Cornell University's Plagiarism Tutorial and Code of Academic Integrity
After Class 1 minute Survey
Welcome!
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For this class you'll search the scientific and popular literature for topics related to Ecology and the Environment. This guide will take you through the literature searching process and point towards resources to be used when conducting research for blogging and discussions. Navigate the guide using the blue tabs above or the following links:
- Finding Sources
- Types of Sources
- Search
- Google vs. Web of Science
- Finding Websites and Blogs
- Finding News and Popular Articles
- Finding a Database
- Finding Scholarly Articles
Contact Information
About Mann
Albert R.
Mann Library
mann-ref@cornell.edu
(607) 255-5406
Mann Library supports the instruction, research, and extension programs of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Human Ecology.
No matter where you are in the research process, we encourage you to ask for information consulting services. Email us your question or request a consultation. Reference librarians are here to assist.