For this assignment, you will need to use the MLA Style Manual to create your in-text parenthetical documentation and your bibliography at the end of your paper. This Manual is available for checkout in the library. Citation guides are also available on the M.P. Baker Library website.
NoodleTools Express is recommended as a free citation generator.
HANGING INDENT IN BOTH WINDOWS AND MAC INSTRUCTIONS!
Plagiarism: From the Latin plagiarius, meaning "kidnapper." Copying or closely imitating the work of another writer, composer, etc., without permission and with the intention of passing the results off as original work. In publishing, copyright law makes literary theft a criminal offense. At most colleges and universities, plagiarism is considered a moral and ethical issue, and instructors impose penalties on students who engage in it. Plagiarism can be avoided by expressing a thought, idea, or concept in one's own words. When it is necessary to paraphrase closely, the source should be documented with a parenthetical citation and listed in the references at the end of the paper.
Image citation examples provided by Artstor.
A tool from Artstor, answer a few questions and examine the rights status of images.
This Code of Best Practices is from the College Art Association.
Uses of copyrighted images that the VRA believes fall within the U.S. doctrine of fair use.
This resource guide is a jumping-off point for finding Open Access images.
This is a mega-list of public domain image sites.
Download and use any image or texture for your own work, either personal or commercial.
The Music Library at William + Mary produced three short videos explaining music and copyright.
From the Center for Media + Social Impact, explore their codes and best practices on fair use.
Overview and FAQ from Google on YouTube and copyright.
Watch the videos as well as browsing the References.
Find open-source music that is free to use. Make sure to review the licenses.
Search for samples and recordings all released under Creative Commons licenses. Get started with their FAQ.
Search recordings, sheet music, and textbooks without copyright restrictions.
Browse CC licensed videos. Learn about what you can and can't do with other people’s videos on Vimeo.
Find free stock videos and motion graphics for use in any project.
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