When doing any kind of research project, you must cite the source you used to get your information.  This includes quotes, ideas and information.  Use the MLA and APA guides below or the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers which is available in the Library. 

Most classes at Binghamton High School will require that you use the MLA format.  Use the links below to assist you with citing your sources.

Tools to Detect and Prevent Plagiarism

Purdue Online Writing Lab

PaperRater.com

PlagiarismChecker.com

Plagiarism.org

Helpful Links

Writing a Research Paper

Citation Machine - Interactive web tool helps create MLA and APA style citations.

Binghamton University MLA Guide - short guide from the BU Libraries  

Binghamton University APA Guide - citing sources APA style from BU Libraries

APA Tutorial - from the American Psychological Association

MLA Citation Style - from Long Island University (easy to read, color coded guide)

APA Citation Style - from Long Island University (easy to read, color coded guide)  

Sample Paper - MLA style

Source: Diana Hacker (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2007).
This paper has been updated to follow the style guidelines in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th ed. (2009).