ABSTRACT
Responsible scholars give credit to other researchers and authors by acknowledging ideas that are not their own. This is done through the use of parenthetical citations or footnotes along with a bibliography or reference list. This chapter discusses the Chicago Manual of Style and other guidelines utilized by religious studies scholars and the reasons for the different styles when citing sources and organizing research findings. Plagiarism encompasses a wide spectrum of behaviors, from outright word-for-word copying of another’s work without giving credit to an artful paraphrase that re-states another author’s idea without acknowledging their work. We provide guidelines and resources to help students navigate the challenge of properly citing others’ ideas, words, and images and avoiding unethical uses of information.
