...Cite sources and avoid plagiarism
Plagiarism is presenting another's words and ideas as your own. At many colleges and universities, plagiarism is grounds for expulsion and a number of important people have seen serious career problems after they are accused of plagiarism. The easiest way to avoid plagiarism is to give credit where credit it due -- use in-text citations and correct citation form for all your sources. These resources will help you as you integrate others' words and ideas into your own writing:
What is Plagiarism from University of Texas Libraries
Avoiding Plagiarism from the OWL at Purdue
What is Plagiarism?
Making sure that you site your sources is an important part of avoiding plagiarism. These citation builders will help you ensure that your format is correct:
EasyBib (free to create MLA citations)
Citation Machine (use when you are required to use APA format)
BibMe
Also, remember that you can run any of your writings through TurnItIn to get more assistance with avoiding plagiarism and improving your grammar.
Avoiding Plagiarism from the OWL at Purdue
What is Plagiarism?
Making sure that you site your sources is an important part of avoiding plagiarism. These citation builders will help you ensure that your format is correct:
EasyBib (free to create MLA citations)
Citation Machine (use when you are required to use APA format)
BibMe
Also, remember that you can run any of your writings through TurnItIn to get more assistance with avoiding plagiarism and improving your grammar.