a Piece of conversation between You (user) and Me (AME Librarian)
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You: Can I use the information I got from Google, or a web directly in my writing assignment?
Me: Yes and No.
Yes, because there are a lot of good web sites created and maintained by researchers and scientists, which are in good quality and current, so if your referred web site is in this category, you can use the information.
BUT later in your study and research you still need to find the authoritative information to re-confirm it. The authoritative information may be from scholarly journals (aka. peered review journal), proceedings from well-known conferences in your research and study fields. etc. So overall speaking NO.
Also USC has a very high academic standard for students. It is critical for you to use the authoritative information in your research and CITE IT RIGHT!
USC Academic Writing Supports
Reference Management Software
Free Software
- RefWorks at USC: free to all USC users; web-based
- Zotero: free to everyone (open sources software); Firefox extension (installation to individual computer required)
- Connotea: free to everyone (open sources software); web-based (individual accounts required)
Paid Software *Price at USC Bookstore (ISI RESEARCHSOFT)
- EndNote: support both Windows and Mac
- ProCite: support Windows ONLY
- Reference Manager: support Windows ONLY
References Style Guidelines
Useful Internet Resources
- Writing helps & Citations
