Academic Integrity Guidelines This guideline outlines types of plagiarism, how to prevent plagiarism and the consequences of plagiarising at A.Y. Jackson.
Online Writing Lab This OWL from Purdue University is an excellent resource that provides resources for grades 7-12 instructors and students. It contains complete guides to MLA, APA & Chicago Style as well as writing tips is general. A must-see site!
Using Chicago Style Citations (Online Writing Lab at Purdue)
The Chicago Manual Style (Resources for Students)
Note-Making: Page from Website using APA style (Remember to make your own copy!)
Note-Making: Page from Website using MLA style) (Remember to make your own copy!)
AI Resources for Students
The OCDSB has approved the use of Gemini and NotebookLM for students in grades 9-12. Students are expected to use these resources transparently and responsibly. The links below can also be found using the AI for Students button in the Student Portal.
How to Cite Generative AI (please note, it is necessary to reference your use of Gemini or other GenAI)
Advice on Academic Writing (University of Toronto) This resource provides a wide variety of advice on various forms of writing including all steps of the writing process. Take a few minutes and check out this resource!
"How not to Plagiarize" (University of Toronto)
OWL at Excelsior Another great online writing lab but OWL at Purdue remains Mrs. Wickett's favourite!
Evaluating Websites Use the C.R.A.A.P test when you evaluate the reliability of web sites.