Avoiding Plagiarism Quick Check
1. What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is using someone else's words, ideas, or work without giving them proper credit.
2. How can you avoid plagiarism?
- Paraphrasing or summarizing information instead of directly copying it
- Citing sources properly by using in-text citations and a bibliography or works cited page
- Quoting directly from a source when necessary and giving credit to the original author
3. Why is it important to avoid plagiarism?
Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and can have serious consequences, such as failing a course, being expelled from school, or facing legal action. It is important to give credit to the original creators of ideas or work to show respect for their hard work and to maintain your own integrity as a student or researcher.