Dana Reference Desk
973-353-5901
Open 7 days per week in spring and fall semesters, 6 days during the summer; hours at
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/desk_hours
Rutgers University Libraries Ask a Librarian Service (email)
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/help
Available 24/7; answers usually within 24-48 hours.
Rutgers University Libraries Ask a Librarian Live! (IM reference)
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu
Available when staffed; runs afternoons and evenings Monday through Thursday and Sunday evenings during the spring and fall semesters. Hours at http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/desk_hours
Mission
This class is designed to give students the tools they need to discover and document outside resources to academic standards.
Learning Goals
After this class, you will be able to:
1. Find quality research resources from the Rutgers University Libraries.
2. Document what you find as you go and prepare a preliminary bibliography (List of Works Cited) in MLA format from database output or with the help of a citation manager.
3. Take notes in a way that avoids plagiarism.
4. Construct accurate in-text citations.
This series of three short videos outlines what plagiarism is, some real-life examples, and practice in correct citation presented as a game show.
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