This module covers citing sources, plagiarism, and copyright.

When you have completed this module of Searchpath, you should be able to

• recognize different parts of a citation
• describe when to cite sources used in your work
• list ways to avoid plagiarism
• understand the reasons for copyright

Resources for Librarians and Educators, Credits
Original Searchpath material © 2001-2002 by the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University. Searchpath incorporates material from TILT, a tutorial developed by the Digital Information Literacy Office for the University of Texas System Digital Library, © 1998-2002. This material may be reproduced, distributed, or incorporated only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Searchpath Open Publication License. Searchpath has been modified by the El Centro College Library for the use of El Centro College students.