The Ames Library

Consumer Copyright Information for Students


Downloading

Legal Downloading Sites!

Define the Line

An "an awareness program designed to educate students about using commercial software legally, respecting copyrighted works online and understanding the impact of software theft on all of us."

Legal Music Sites - RIAA

Where to Download Music, Movies, and Software Legally

Informational site from Georgetown University about music, movies, and software on the Internet and where to get them legally.

Digital Citizen Project - Illinois State University


Plagiarism

Citing materials and keeping accurate records is essential to research. When you restate someone else's original idea or quote someone directly, you must cite these sources using a style approved by your instructor. Remember if you fail to cite resources accurately, you could be found guilty of academic dishonesty or plagiarism.

Illinois Wesleyan University Plagiarism Policy

To Cite Is Right!
Plagiarism Module from Ames Library and IWU

The Writing Center

RefWorks
Web-based product that allows individual users to manage bibliographic citations and to format citations using a wide variety of styles. This resource is available to all current IWU students, faculty, and staff.


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