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ENGL U102 - English 102 - Composition II - Canino: Plagiarism & Citations

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Plagiarism

plagiarism definition by LKaras Work

Plagiarism Prevention LibGuide

                            The Library has created a LibGuide that can help you Identify & Avoid Plagiarism that can help you to avoid accidental plagiarism mistakes.  Remember you could be expelled or suspended if found guilty of plagiarism.

Many ways to Plagiarize

All of the following are considered plagiarism:

  • Turning in someone’s work as your own.
  • Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks.
  • Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit.
  • Giving incorrect information about the source of the quotation.
  • Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit.
  • Using a previous assignment or essay as a new assignment.

Plagiarism: Don't Do It