Many databases offer citation tools to help students cite articles. Look for the "cite" tools, once you have accessed an article. Confirm that you have the appropriate citation style (MLA, APA) selected. Copy and paste your citation into a document. Finally, check your citation against a citation guide to make sure that your formatting and information is correct. Database citations are considered shortcuts, and cannot be relied upon to be completely accurate.
The Tutoring Center at Bucks is an excellent resource for students. Help can be found in over 25 subject areas. Students wanting assistance with writing and citing are encouraged to take advantage of the Tutoring Center's services. Tutoring services are available to students online, as well as at the Upper Bucks, Lower Bucks, and Newtown Campuses. For more information, please see the Tutoring Center website.
Purdue Online Writing Guide General writing resources help from Purdue University. Use the tabs on the left to find specific information.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - The Writing Center Information on a wide range of topics related to writing.
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online, to plagiarize is to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize
Indiana University has excellent information about what is considered plagiarism. If you are not sure what is acceptable and what is not, check out the information from Indiana University's tutorial.
Penn State offers tips about common knowledge and when it is appropriate to cite.
The Purdue OWL website has a section devoted to avoiding plagiarism.