This document discusses plagiarism and provides an introduction to research methodology. It defines plagiarism as stealing others' words and ideas by claiming them as your own. The document notes there are two types of plagiarism - deliberate and accidental. Deliberate plagiarism involves intentionally presenting others' work as your own, while accidental plagiarism occurs when failing to properly attribute sources. The course aims to teach students proper research and citation methods to avoid plagiarism.