Welcome to our citation guide. This guide is designed to help you cite the sources used in your research. If, after using this guide, you still have questions, ask your professor, visit the library, call us at 518-697-6390; or email reference@sunycgcc.edu.
Proper source citing is critical for all research papers. Failure to do so can lead to plagiarism accusations. C-GCC's student handbook defines plagiarism as:
"The use of material or ideas without crediting the original author, so that it appears to be your work. This can be written material, theories, ideas, art work, photography, recorded material, music, statistics, computer programs, etc. The copying does not need to be exact to be considered plagiarism and is illegal."
Plagiarism penalties are severe.
"All students must do their own work; cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty can result in a failing grade or another penalty, including suspension or dismissal under college judiciary procedures."
This guide explains the features of the CGCC Library's online citation guide.
Here's an excellent video that explains plagiarism, copyright, fair use and more in everyday language.