Understanding Plagiarism and How to Avoid It

Plagiarism is presenting others' work as your own. It can end academic careers.

Direct copying without attribution is obvious plagiarism, but there are subtler forms.

Paraphrasing too closely to the original, even with citation, can be plagiarism.

Self-plagiarism - reusing your own published work without disclosure - is also problematic.

Use quotation marks for direct quotes and cite the source.

When paraphrasing, truly restate ideas in your own words and cite.

Use plagiarism detection software before submission to check your work.