History uses either the Chicago Manual of Style or the simpler Turabian Style. Consult your instructor about the style they feel is appropriate for you assignments. Below are links to resources to assist you with formatting your paper and citations.
Chicago Style:
Turabian Style:
Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty that has serious consequences. You have probably noticed that every syllabus you receive here at Texas A&M University-San Antonio has a statement about plagiarism. Plagiarism is also addressed in the Student Handbook and defined as (2021):
If you quote, paraphrase, borrow ideas, etc. - cite it! If you are unsure, it's always better to provide a citation than not.
To learn more about Academic Integrity and how to avoid plagiarism watch the following videos from Credo: