Using Sources Fairly
and Accurately
Like all scholars, you are expected
to comply with the principles of academic honesty. That is, you must
complete all lab and written work on your own (unless the assignment
is collaborative), and you must give credit to all words or ideas you borrow
from someone else. Plagiarism occurs not only when you turn in someone
else's work, but also when you borrow someone else's words or ideas without
giving the appropriate credit, intentionally or unintentionally.
Using sources fairly and accurately is an important step in the research
process and is central to the issue of academic honesty. If you quote
or paraphrase another person's work, be sure to provide credit to the author
by properly citing the material within the paper and at the end of your
paper in references. Examples can be found in the ACS
Guidelines for Documenting Sources.
Failure to abide by the rules
of academic honesty established at your institution may result in disciplinary
action that can range from a failing grade on the paper to expulsion from
the university. For further information, please consult the full
policy of academic honesty established at your institution.
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