Music Research Resources

Any time you use words or ideas from another person without giving them credit, that is plagiarism. It doesn't matter if it is a direct quote or a summary.

When in doubt, cite your sources!

Learn more about Academic Integrity and the Academic Code of Conduct on the university website: https://umdearborn.edu/policies-and-procedures/academic-policies-and-procedures

To cite your sources, you will need to follow a specific style guide. Music researchers may use a variety of different style guides, so be sure to confirm with your instructor what style guide you are following. Style guides include:

• American Psychological Association (APA) Style
• Chicago Manual of Style
• Modern Language Association (MLA) Style

Visit the Citation Station to get more information about citing sources, building bibliographies, and managing your sources while researching.