RU Citing? Solutions & Strategies for Avoiding Plagiarism

1. Develop a note taking style that works for you.

• Overview of five note taking methods from Grand Valley State University
• Know the difference between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing and avoiding plagiarism.
• Consult Norton's guide to research and documentation.

2. Consult a citation guide.

Consult a citation guide, such as online manuals through the Rutgers Libraries or websites such as Purdue OWL through Purdue University to make sure your citations are correct.

Click here for the Rutgers Writing and Citation Formatting guide.

3. Use a citation management tool.

You can use a citation management tool available at Rutgers such as Zotero, EndNote, or RefWorks to keep track of your sources. 

4. Double-Check your work.

Make sure you cite when-ever it is needed. Always double or triple-check your work.