Plagiarism

Everyone knows that it is wrong to steal; this goes without saying. Using researched information is not an exception to this rule. When you want to use or “borrow” another person’s words and ideas, you have to give credit to the original source or author. Using information or someone’s work without citing the original source is called plagiarism. In this topic, you will learn what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.

Essential Questions

• What is plagiarism?
• What are the best practices to avoid plagiarizing?