Defining Plagiarism
The American Psychological Association defines plagiarism as "the act of presenting the words, ideas, or images of another as your own; it denies authors or creators of content the credit they are due. Whether deliberate or unintentional, plagiarism violates ethical standards in scholarship (see APA Ethics Code Standard 8.11, Plagiarism)."
Tools for Avoiding
- Turnitin Plagiarism Quiz
Take this quiz to see how much you know about plagiarism and how to avoid it. See the "answer guide" after the quiz for explanations of every item. - Perdue OWL One Page Overview
This guide addresses the quetions "What is plagiarism, when should I cite the work of others, what could happen if I plagiarize, and how can I avoid being accused of plagiarism?"