How to Avoid Plagiarism
The best way to avoid plagiarism is to become a good writer! This requires a lot of hard work, and it takes time. So be sure to allow enough time to write your paper. Do not wait...
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Common Knowledge & Plagiarism
If information is very well known to most people, it may be considered “common knowledge,” and it does not need to be cited. It is not always clear what “common knowledge” is. If the...
Paraphrasing & Plagiarism
When you paraphrase, you say something in different words. The length of your paraphrased text will be approximately the same as the original.
Plagiarism: Additional Resources
For more information about plagiarism and what you can do to avoid it, check out some of these helpful resources. The first resource is an interactive site providing definitions related to plagiarism and tips...
Avoiding Plagiarism
Welcome to Avoiding Plagiarism! We know you have come to this tutorial because you are a serious writer who wants to write well — and correctly! You have probably heard the word plagiarism and...
The Consequences of Plagiarism
If you plagiarize, several things could happen. The presentation below will take you through some of the consequences of plagiarism.
What Is Plagiarism?
Open Access But a lot of text on the Internet is “open access.” Can’t I use it? No! A lot of text on the internet is freely available. It may be labeled as “open...
Plagiarism is Serious!
In the United States, any form of plagiarism is considered to be a dishonest and serious offense. The author of any writing is considered to “own” those words. So to use another person’s words, ideas,...
Avoiding Plagiarism When Documenting
In addition to adding credibility to your writing when you cite your sources correctly, you also help yourself avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism occurs when writers do not give proper credit to sources for words, ideas,...
Embedding APA Refresher Content in an Online Orientation Course
Written by Teri Gergen, EdD, OTR/L An essential feature of any institution of higher learning is a commitment to maintaining an atmosphere of intellectual integrity and academic honesty. Health science students are expected to...