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Avoiding plagiarism

What is plagiarism?

  • A deliberate attempt to pass off the work of other writers as your own.
  • Failing to acknowledge who wrote the information

 

Committing plagiarism could lead to a loss of marks or more serious action. There are now software packages that allow tutors to identify possible instances of plagiarism.

 

Are you worried or confused about plagiarism? Follow the link below for an amusing tutorial to help you avoid the pitfalls:

 

You quote it, you note it! - a tutorial from Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada