Tips for avoiding plagiarism:
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Always do your own work
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Be organized (failure to properly attribute someone’s work by mistake is still plagiarism)
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When using facts or figures always cite a source (only widely known or accepted facts can be presented without citation—there is no need to cite a source for suggesting that the world is round, for example)
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It is okay to seek help or advice, but thoughts, ideas, words, phrases, interpretations etc., should be your own or the source of origin should be properly cited
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“Double-dipping” (using a substantial portion of a piece of work for two or more classes without notifying the instructor) is a form of cheating similar to plagiarism
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If in doubt, ask for help from your instructor (the Library or the Writing Center)