This document discusses proper documentation of sources in research papers and theses. It defines plagiarism as using others' words, ideas, or data without acknowledgement and notes that plagiarism is considered academic misconduct with serious consequences. It provides tips for avoiding plagiarism such as using quotation marks for exact words, citing paraphrased sources, and acknowledging all sources used. The document also discusses different documentation styles like APA, MLA, and footnote systems and emphasizes the importance of consistency in documentation.