Avoid Plagiarism
Plagiarism doesn't just exist in school.
Plagiarism doesn't just exist in school.
Check out news stories to see the latest on plagiarism.
This guide was designed to help you:
1 | Understand plagiarism
2 | Recognize how plagiarism directly affects you
3 | Learn how you can easily avoid plagiarism
4 | Bookmark useful resources
Take the time to learn now:
Spending time to learn about plagiarism now will significantly benefit you throughout your college career and beyond - yes, even in your job!
Why cite? To...
Separate your ideas from someone else's
Acknowledge work of others
Establish credibility & be a responsible scholar
Allow readers to further explore your sources
Use sources ethically to prevent plagiarism
Plagiarism is no laughing matter...
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism occurs when you include part of someone else's work in your own without providing proper credit to that source.
Basically anything that you did not come up with yourself that is not common knowledge.
When in doubt, cite your source!
What needs to be cited?
Artwork | Drawings | Images
Movies | Music | Videos
Blogs | Emails | Web Pages
Graphs | Maps | Stats
Journals | Magazines | Newspapers
Interviews | Lectures | Ideas
Written & Spoken Words
How does it affect me?
Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, may lead to:
A zero on the assignment
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Failure of the course
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Suspension or expulsion
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Destroyed reputation & respect
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity
Hastings College holds its students and faculty to high academic standards. This includes being honest and responsible with your work. The Hastings College Student Handbook addresses plagiarism, and the Hastings College Course Catalog addresses academic dishonesty.
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What does plagiarism look like?
What does plagiarism look like?
So, how do I avoid plagiarism?
So, how do I avoid plagiarism?
Research your topic
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Take detailed notes
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Organize your sources
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[Paraphrase] "Quote" >Summarize<
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Cite your sources
How to "Quote" and [Paraphrase]
Download these guides for future reference:
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Plagiarism Checkers
Plagiarism Checkers
Upload your papers to a plagiarism checker to detect any instances of plagiarism in your work and make adjustments before you submit.
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Knowledge Check Activity
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Additional Resources
Additional Resources
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