English 1000 Basic Research Guide | a guide sharing general tools for conducting research
When in doubt, CITE!
The context in which information is being discussed impacts whether it is considered common knowledge or not. Context might refer to culture, religion, ethnicity, discipline, nation, and field of study.
For example, let's assume you are working on a speech on the topic of first-generation students.
Examples of information often considered common knowledge might be:
At the University of Missouri it is common to have people say "M-I-Z" and expect others to respond with "Z-O-U!" However, if you said "M-I-Z" to someone who had never attended or visited the University of Missouri, they may not know:
For more information on group specific common knowledge, see the tab for "Common Knowledge Within a Field".
Description: Plagiarism is often unintentional. This tutorial is designed to provide you with important skills and knowledge to help you avoid committing plagiarism.
Learning Objective: Learn about Plagiarism and test your knowledge with this interactive tutorial.
Extras:
Watch a video on Academic Integrity to learn more: Teaching Moments (7:03 mins)
Visit the Office of Academic Integrity website to find resources for Students, faculty, and violation reporting and appeals.