Resources for Students
Understanding Academic Integrity
- Academic Integrity: University of Toronto Student Rights & Responsibilities Series (please note: the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students is in the process of updating this document. An up-dated version will be posted as soon as one becomes available.)
- Academic Communication: Integrity
- What do I need to know about plagiarism?
- Academic Honesty
- Plagiarism Self-Test (Interactive Tutorial)
- Code of Student Conduct
- University Tribunal and the Discipline Appeals Board
A wide array of resources is available to assist students in preparing research papers and assignments. The following are available on-line:
Writing Resources
- Advice on Academic Writing
- Standard Documentation Formats
- Using Quotations
- Paraphrase and Summary
- How Not to Plagiarize
- The Book Review: General Guidelines
- Critical Reading Towards Critical Writing
- Writing FAQs
Research Skills Instruction
Turnitin.com
Turnitin.com, a plagiarism deterrence and detection program, is currently being used by instructors from across the University. The following guide will assist students in setting up their individual accounts:Departmental/Divisional Resources
History
- A Guide to Writing in History and American Studies
- Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it. (Dept of History, UTM)
Engineering
- The Problem of Plagiarism – Engineering Communication Centre
- Plagiarism Self-Test – Engineering Communication Centre
- Documenting Sources – Engineering Communication Centre
Computer Science
Zoology
Writing Centres for Undergraduates
The following is a list of writing centres open to UofT undergraduate students. These units provide group teaching and free individual instruction to help undergraduates develop their writing skills. They're teaching facilities, not editing services. You can work individually with a trained instructor to develop your ability to plan, organize, write, and revise academic papers in any subject.
- Innis College Writing Centre, Room 322, 416 978-2513
- U of T at Mississauga, Academic Skills Centre, Room 2115B, Meeting Place, South Building, 905 828-3858
- New College Writing Centre, Wilson Hall, Room 2047, 416 978-5157
- St. Michael's College Writing Centre, Kelly Library, Rooms 229 and 230, 416 926-1300, press 1, x3456#
- Scarborough College Writing Centre, Bladen Library, 416 287-7562
- Trinity College Writing Advisory, Larkin Building, new room: Room 302, 416 978-3530
- University College Writing Workshop, Laidlaw Library, Room 214, 416 978-8090
- Victoria College Writing Workshop, 416 585-4478
- Woodsworth College Academic Writing Centre, Room 224, 416 946-0387
- Philosophy Department Essay Clinic, Jackman Humanities Building, 170 St. George Street, Room 422. Call 416 978-3314 to make an appointment
- Health Sciences Writing Centre, (416) 978-3436 - Press 3, then 1
- Engineering Communication Centre, 35 St. George St.
Writing Centres for Graduate Students
- OISE/UT Student Services Writing Clinic, 416-923-6641 x8157
- SGS Office of English Language and Writing Support, 416-946-7485
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