Teachers
The first place people usually learn about plagiarism is in the classroom. Which makes it imperative that teachers give students the tools needed to properly write a paper, complete an assignment, or take a test without plagiarizing. Here are some signs to watch for according to Suarez (2001):
What you can do to prevent plagiarism:
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Students
Hopefully, this isn't the first place you have heard the word plagiarism. If it is, take some time to read through all of the sections of this website and use the clickable links for more resources. While you should have learned all about plagiarism in school, you may feel like you don't have the understanding or tools to help you succeed. What you need to know:
Remember, you can do this! It can be overwhelming as several websites do not have specific authors but there are ways to cite this information properly. If you think you are plagiarizing, then you probably are. Stop! Think! Write in your own words! Cite! You are better off to cite too much then to not cite at all. |