Let’s Explore some Tips on How to Avoid Plagiarism!

We know you have come to this tutorial because you are a serious writer who wants to write well — and correctly! You have probably heard the word plagiarism and would like to understand it better. You have come to the right place. In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

• What plagiarism is
• How to recognize seven different kinds of plagiarism
• The correct way to use ‘open access’ materials
• The consequences of plagiarism
• How to avoid plagiarism by doing the following:
  • Citing sources correctly
  • Recognizing ‘common knowledge’
  • Writing good paraphrases
  • Writing good summaries
  • Taking careful notes

How Much Do You Know About Plagiarism?

If you want to learn you more about plagiarism, you can jump ahead and Avoiding Plagiarism module 31 in Unit 4.

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