Always carefully read the assignment instructions and make sure you understand them. Many times you will be told how to organize your paper, and what information sources you may, or may not, use. Contact your instructor for any clarification.
As you use information sources, you want to be sure to properly cite them. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense with serious consequences, yet it is easily avoided.
Here are a few common errors to avoid when citing sources:
The University's Writing Center offers additional writing assistance, including a list of writing aids on their website.
The following tutorials will help you to correctly cite the information resources you use.