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Secondary Library: Academic Integrity

Citation Standards at GSIS

Students are required to use the MLA (Modern Language Association) citation style for all academic writing and research projects. This standardized format ensures consistency, upholds academic integrity, and helps students build strong research skills. Citing sources correctly not only acknowledges original authors but also enhances students' arguments by incorporating credible evidence.

This LibGuide offers resources and citation tools to help students develop this essential academic skill. We subscribe to Noodle Tools to assist you with the citations. 

For any questions, please contact your librarian.

Citing and Referencing for IB MYP & DP

When in doubt, cite!

Citation Styles

Access the style guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago below.

 

 

Citing & Referencing Help

Giving proper credit to research sources is an important skill to master!  NoodleTools is an application that supports students in the research process by guiding you through the process of building accurate reference citations.  Find step-by-step instructions for using NoodleTools here!

Help with Citing and Referencing

Preventing Plagiarism

GSIS Secondary School uses Turnitin to help promote a culture of academic integrity.  Work submitted to Turnitin is checked for originality and the reporting features can be used as tools by teachers and students to identify potential academic integrity issues.

"How to Defend Against Online Plagiarism" by harrisxiong is licensed under CC BY 2.0

How To Summarize, Quote, and Paraphrase

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a useful resource for students with detailed articles about and examples of various aspects of research, writing, and using different citation styles.

Why We Cite

We cite sources for several important reasons:

  • To acknowledge the original authors whose ideas or words we have used.
  • To help readers locate our sources if they want to explore the topic further.
  • To demonstrate that our arguments are backed by credible research.
  • To verify that our facts and statistics are accurate, not fabricated.
  • To showcase our research skills and impress our teachers.
  • To PROTECT ourselves from plagiarism accusations.

Citing sources is a fundamental aspect of academic writing. Just as obeying traffic laws is necessary when driving, proper citation is a key rule in scholarly work. It reflects ethical information use, honors original authors, and upholds academic integrity. In educational settings, accurate citations are not just recommended—they are a standard practice that demonstrates responsible engagement with research.