Doing Honest Work in College

Since its publication in 2004, "Doing Honest Work in College" has become an integral part of academic integrity and first-year experience programs across the country. This helpful guide explains the principles of academic integrity in a clear, straightforward way and shows students how to apply them in all academic situations - from paper writing and independent research to study groups and lab work. Teachers can use this book to open a discussion with their students about these difficult issues. Students will find it a trusted resource for citation help, whether they are studying comparative literature or computer science. Most importantly, many universities that adopt this book report a reduction in cheating and plagiarism on campus.For this second edition, Charles Lipson has updated hundreds of examples and included many new media sources. There is now a full chapter on how to take good notes and use them properly in papers. The extensive list of citation styles incorporates guidelines from the American Anthropological Association. The result is the definitive resource on academic integrity that students can use every day.