Academic essays often require sources, which must be documented in the text of the essay and also at the end in a bibliography. One resource that covers documentation in the humanities, social sciences, history, and sciences is:

• Research and Documentation Online (by Diana Hacker, Bedford/St. Martin's)

Avoiding plagiarism

When writing, crediting your sources appropriately is not always easy or clear. To get a better understanding of how to do so, see these articles on "Avoiding Plagiarism" (Purdue OWL):

• Overview and Contradictions
• Is it Plagiarism Yet
• Safe Practices
• Safe Practices: An Exercise

For more on plagiarism and academic integrity expectations at Kean University, see:

• Kean Academic Integrity Policy
• Academic Integrity at Kean University (a tutorial)