This document discusses plagiarism and how to avoid it. It defines plagiarism as using another's work without crediting the source. It identifies several types of plagiarism including copying, patchwriting, paraphrasing without citation. Unintentional plagiarism through incorrect citation is also discussed. The document advises giving proper citations, consulting style guides, and developing original writing to avoid plagiarism. It emphasizes starting assignments early and seeking help from writing centers if needed.