Academic Writing
Support at UMD
Tenant Tips
100

You should cite your sources because it makes you __.  Hint: rhymes with edible

What is credible?

100

Advocates from Student Legal Aid help students who are charged with a violation of these codes.

What is the Code of Conduct and the Code of Academic Integrity?

100

You should read this thoroughly and understand it before signing this housing contract.

What is a lease?

200

This is a problem with generative artificial intelligence.

What is bias or incorrect/inaccurate information?

200

This is the #1 reason students consult with Student Legal Aid.

Tenant-Landlord disputes

200

This expense is sometimes but not always included in your rent?

What are utilities?

300

Run this before turning a group project in to ensure no one inappropriately copied someone else's work.

What is a plagiarism checker?

300

Avoid plagiarism and get help with citations at these on-campus offices.

What are the Writing Centers?

300

Protect your security deposit and take photos of these upon move-in and share them with your landlord.

What are damages?

400

Location of professors' policy on the use of AI.

What is a syllabus?

400

International students can consult with this person at Student Legal Aid about their visa options.  

What is an immigration attorney?

400

Get this to protect you from theft, damage caused by other people, and damage caused by natural disasters.

What is renter's insurance?

500

Citations reflect the careful and thorough work you dedicated to locating and exploring these.

What are sources?

500

This Student Legal Aid service involves a neutral government-appointed official verify your identity, witness you sign, and confirm you are signing willingly. 

What is notary service?

500

This person can help you resolve disputes with your landlord.

Who is the attorney at Student Legal Aid?