Rodolfo Brandon Bernardino5/10/11 P7Ms. SchofieldPlagiarism Tutorial Summary

Plagiarism is a serious academic offence in schools. Some colleges dismiss students who plagiarize immediately after getting caught. Intentional or unintentional plagiarism undermines the integrity and credibility of a student. Avoiding unintentional plagiarism is not difficult with the right knowledge. The proper citation of sources prevents plagiarism.

Citing sources is not difficult. Before creating a project, one should document all sources for future reference. Common knowledge does not need to be cited. One should inspect their citations to ensure that the citation is in the correct format. Misconceptions should be clarified with a professor or librarian. There is a distinct difference between quotes and paraphrases. Understanding the difference between quotes and paraphrases is important. Citing quotes and paraphrases are just as important. It is very easy to avoid plagiarism if you: start research early, use quotes and paraphrases, give credit where it is due, and learn to use different citation styles like MLA or APA.