Research & Learning Librarian
Plagiarism Survey
Plagiarism
Plagiarism - Using other people's ideas or words without giving them credit.
- Plagiarism is cheating and is a form of academic dishonesty
- You need to give fair credit to others
- It shows the reader that you consulted "experts" in the field
- It gives your writing more credibility
- Done intentionally or inadvertently it is considered a grave ethical offense and can have serious consequences for a person's education, career, reputation and credibility
How to Avoid Plagiarism
Start your research early
Keep track of ALL your sources
Add citations as you write, not last-minute
…this is my very interesting paper, “and now I use a quote” (Bradshaw, 2011, p. 240).
