The document discusses plagiarism, including defining it as using another's exact words or ideas without proper citation. It outlines different types of plagiarism such as word and idea plagiarism. The differences between quoting and paraphrasing are explained, with quoting using someone else's exact words and paraphrasing putting ideas in one's own words. Tips to avoid plagiarism include paraphrasing sources, using in-text citations, including all sources in a reference list, and using a plagiarism checker.
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Accidental Plagiarism
It is one of the most common types of plagiarism.
It can occur when a writer forgets to cite a source or
paraphrase someone else’s ideas.
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Always Paraphrase
Sources
Avoid Using Direct
Quotes
Use Quotation
Marks
Allow yourself
ample time to
write and revise
Record the
bibliographic
details of
sources
accurately.
Use a plagiarism
checker
How to Avoid Plagiarism?
Most educational institutions consider plagiarism as stealing someone else’s work. Plagiarism can have serious consequences. This guide would help you how to avoid plagiarism.
It occurs when a person uses another person’s exact words or paraphrases without quotation marks.
There are two common types of plagiarism:
Word Plagiarism: When you use exact words or phrases of another author. Copying something without giving credit to the source.
Idea Plagiarism: When you present an idea from another source without citing the author.
Quoting: Using someone else’s work, word for word.
Paraphrasing: Describing someone else’s idea using your own words.
I have properly formatted as a quote when using someone else’s words.
I have paraphrased someone else’s ideas and expressed them in my own words.
I have included intext citations.
Every source that I have cited is included in my reference list.
It is one of the most common types of plagiarism. It can occur when a writer forgets to cite a source or paraphrase someone else’s ideas. When in doubt always use a plagiarism checker tool before submission.
Always Paraphrase Sources: Use your own words.
Avoid Using Direct Quotes: Use them sparingly.
Use a plagiarism checker.
Use Quotation Marks: When using someone else’s words, use quotes with in-text citations.
Allow yourself ample time to write and revise.
Record the bibliographic details of sources accurately.
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