Avoid Plagiarism

Avoiding Plagiarism

• 3 Ways to Avoid Plagiarism
• Trash-n-Treasure Note-taking

Trash and Treasure Note Taking

1. Find the section or page that you think will answer your question.
2. Read the first sentence. Does it answer or help answer the question? If not, go to the next sentence because it is trash (to you).
3. If it answers the question, look at words and phrases. Ask yourself: “Which of these words and phrases answer my question?” Those words and phrases are the treasure you are seeking. You don't need to use any of the words that are just filler.
4. Record the “treasure” words on the appropriate place on your note taking organizer.
5. Do this until the section is finished.

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