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Plagiarism

Research & Learning Librarian

Plagiarism

Plagiarism - Using other people's ideas or words without giving them credit.

Plagiarism is cheating and is a form of academic dishonesty
You need to give fair credit to others
It shows the reader that you consulted "experts" in the field
It gives your writing more credibility
Done intentionally or inadvertently it is considered a grave ethical offense and can have serious consequences for a person's education, career, reputation and credibility

Plagiarism Surveys

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How to Avoid Plagiarism

Start your research early

Keep track of ALL your sources

Add citations as you write, not last-minute

…this is my very interesting paper, “and now I use a quote” (Bradshaw, 2011, p. 240).