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
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