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Table of Contents
I. Why we all have intellectual debts, and how to acknowledge them
II. How to approach reading, thinking, writing, and citing as integrated activities
III. Quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing sources: a quick guide
IV. Quoting and paraphrasing: some differences in the natural and social sciences
V. Differences in citation form by academic field
VI. Citing electronic sources
VII. Making sure you give credit to the right people
VIII. Making sure you do not plagiarize in collaborative work
IX. How to know when you don't need to cite something
X. What happens at Vassar when a student is charged with plagiarism
XI. How to avoid a trip to the Academic Panel by using available resources
XII. Take-away tips: a summary of key points