This document provides information on ways to prevent plagiarism. It defines plagiarism and discusses the different types of plagiarism according to Turnitin's plagiarism spectrum. The consequences of plagiarism are then outlined. Finally, the document presents 3 ways to prevent plagiarism: starting papers early, properly citing references, and using plagiarism checkers and paraphrasing tools. Step-by-step instructions are also provided on using Turnitin to check papers for plagiarism and view originality reports.