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It is important to completely and accurately acknowledge all of the sources used in your research papers, no matter what formats they are in. This can include anything from printed text, sound and photos on the web to maps, legal documents and e-mail interviews. Failure to do so may result in plagiarism and/or copyright infringement.

Some Helpful Tips:

• Copyright laws apply to everyone, regardless if the information is in printed or electronic form. When in doubt, ask the copyright holder for permission. For a more comprehensive overview consult the information provided by the Library of Congress Copyright Office . This covers an overview of the law and its protections.

• Images, sounds, online photos, e-mail and interviews are also items which need to be cited. Get permission to use the item (or words) and give credit to the author/creator.

• Citation styles vary according to discipline. Common styles include MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), Turabian (theses, dissertations). Each style has its own instructions for handling electronic sources. Be sure you know which style your instructor requires. The library has style manuals on reserve for your use. You can also consult internet resources such as Cyberbee.
  
• OhioLINK provides additional information about plagiarism and links to examples of specific style manuals such as APA. Go to http://www.ohiolink.edu/help/citing.html

• For a more comprehensive overview consult the Library of Congress Learning Page on citing electronic sources. A variety of formats are presented along with links to specific style guides online.