Writing > Plagiarism and Academic Integrity > Quoting > Using quotes appropriately

Citing your sources is important in all contexts, even in the lecture hall. Students can learn a great deal about how to cite sources if their professors actively demonstrate citation. A student at an academic integrity conference commented that “[s]eeing faculty members cite the work of their colleagues sets a good example for members of the class” (The Centre for Academic Integrity, 1999, p.8).

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Citing your sources is important in all contexts, by all members of the academic community. In fact some professors "are very good about citing sources for their lecture" (The Center for Academic Integrity, 1999, p. 8).

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Many students give into peer pressure. "Being responsible means taking action against wrongdoing, despite peer pressure, fear, loyalty, or compassion" (p. 10). "[S]tudents have an obligation to act in a fair and reasonable manner toward their peers, the faculty, staff, administration and the physical property of the University" (The University of Manitoba, n.d., para. 2).

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