Help with Writing Papers
UMCP's library has developed numerous resources to assist our user population with writing papers. These include guides for selecting resources, using the library, and properly citing sources among other things. Some of these resources are mentioned below - for a complete list of these guides, please visit the library's guide to "Research and Library Skills"Proper Citations
Here are a list of citation style guides produced by the library. Also visit the library's overview of "Citation Systems and Style Manuals" to learn what needs to be cited and why.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is a very serious issue at the University of Maryland - the punishments for dishonest practice for both graduates and undergraduates are severe. Please visit the library's guide on "Academic Integrity and Plagiarism" to learn more. Being diligent about properly citing your sources will help you to avoid plagiarism
