Nazarbayev University LibGuides: Communication and Composition: Citing & Plagiarism

Books & links

Here are some links and books recommended by the library to help you with your citation formatting and bibliography list:

I did not Plagiarize! Think Again
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The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism
Call Number: PN171.F56 .N48 2010 (3rd floor)
Provides clear guidelines on why and when to reference as well as how to correctly cite from a huge range of sources
Cite Right
Call Number: PN171.F56 L55 2006 (3rd Floor)
Overview of all major systems of citation with examples drawn from a wide range of source types.
Cite Them Right by Richard Pears; Graham Shields
Call Number: PN171.F56 .P43 2016
ISBN: 9781137585042
Publication Date: 2016
How to Cite, Reference and Avoid Plagiarism at University by Jonathan Weyers; Kathleen McMillan
Call Number: PN171.F56 .W494 2013
ISBN: 9780273773337
Publication Date: 2012
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers by Joseph Gibaldi; Modern Language Association of America Staff
Call Number: LB2369 .G53 2009
Publication Date: 2009
Doing Honest Work in College
Call Number: PN171.F56 .L56 2004 (3rd floor)
Explains principles of academic integrity and how to apply them in academia

Citation Management software the library recommends

Zotero: There are two versions available for download, according to which browser software you are using, one embedded in your browser and the other as a standalone program. It works well as personal digital library as well, and can be connected to Google Drive and Dropbox to store full-text articles.
Endnote Web: While the main Endnote software requires an institutional subscription fee, Endnote Web is freely available to all users. EndNote is the industry standard software tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations and references online. Powered by the Web of Knowledge platform.
Mendeley: Mendeley is a free reference management software that also allows you to interact with others in the academic community. You can use your Facebook account to login, or register using the Sign Up and Download button.