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Avoiding Plagiarism 

A Reminder to use information responsibly and ethically: All forms of cheating and plagiarism are not acceptable. The misrepresenting by students of homework, class work, tests, reports, or other assignments as if they were entirely their own work shall be considered forms of cheating and/or plagiarism. Consequences of cheating and/or plagiarism shall be academic in nature unless repeated incidences required disciplinary action. Consequences for cheating will take into account the grade level of the student and the severity of the misrepresentation. 

How to avoid plagiarism - 

Tip 1: Know how and when to paraphrase, summarize and use quotations properly

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OWL - Purdue's Online Writing Lab - Paraphrase: Write it in Your Own Words: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/619/01/

OWL - Purdue's Online Writing Lab - Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/01/

Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Recognize and Avoid It: www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml#original

Plagiarism: What Is Plagiarism: http://www.plagiarism.org/

Turnitin - Answers to Questions About Plagiarism: www.turnitin.com/resources/documentation/turnitin/sales/Turnitin_FAQ_About_Plagiarism.pdf

Tip 2: Remember to Cite ALL sources used (print, online, interviews, images, etc.)

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Documenting Sources - MLA List of Works Cited: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c08_s2.html

Plagiarism.org - How Do I Cite Sources?: http://www.plagiarism.org/plag_article_how_do_i_cite_sources.html

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