Paraphrase - a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form.

Plagarism - to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own: use (another's production) without crediting the source - Merriam-Websters.com

Using Information Technology Ethically

Today's technology makes it very easy to cut and paste information from one document into another, which can make writing a paper faster and easier than ever before. However.... we MUST remember to use the information we find ethically. Students should make sure that they record all of the information sources used and create citations for all references to material used.

Use direct quotes for emphasis in your paper, but most of your information should be paraphrased. Paraphrasing is a process which creates understanding of the material and helps to convey the information learned ethically. See the link below for more information and help understanding the art of paraphrasing.

Purdue Owl - Paraphrasing

Plagarism can occur intentionally or unintentionally. See the link below for best practices to avoid plagarism.

Purdue Owl - Plagarism