Welcome to this resource on Academic Integrity. Here you will find links to information and support on academic integrity, on avoiding plagiarism, and on how to properly cite the works of others.
This guide on academic integrity is issued by NU's Office of the Provost. It provides guidance on what constitutes responsible scholarship and has helpful examples of what is considered an academic violation (e.g. plagiarism).
Click this link to find research help and support at NU Libraries (schedule appointment with librarian; schedule an instruction session for a class (faculty), contact a reference desk).
This resource, part of The Owl, created at Purdue University, is updated to reflect the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (8th ed.). It offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
Click on this link and use your computer's media player to view a short video (6 min, 53 sec) about APA Style for in-text citations and reference lists/bibliographies.
APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition, second printing of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.
The Chicago Manual of Style features information on the publishing process, style and usage and documentation. On the landing page, click on the red box at the top of the page for the most current edition.