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Research and Documentation
An effective annotated bibliography lists useful sources and provides a brief overview of their content. Basic citation rules provide general guidelines about when and how to cite sources. The four main documentation styles of AMA, APA, MLA, and Turabian each have specific requirements for citations. Avoiding plagiarism is essential while writing, and we advise on summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting. Hunter Library offers research assistance, both in person and online. Integrating scholarly and personal material into research papers offers opportunities to reflect more deeply on various subjects.