Plagiarism

and
YOU!
How to earn an A+
without getting in
trouble

What is Plagiarism?
The Oxford

English
Dictionary says
it means '..to
take and use as
one's own the
thoughts,
writings, or
inventions of
another.' (OED
1987).

Why Avoid Plagiarism?

Schools and Universities do not allow

plagiarism. If you do it, you are

risking the successful completion of
your studies.
You have to treat the issue of
plagiarism seriously and avoid it.
Contrary to what you may feel, your
teachers want you to succeed. So if you
are ever in doubt about your writing
always ask them.

Technique 1:
Paraphrasing
(re-writing
in your own
words)

Dont cut
text into

and paste
your report!

It is better to

read the facts and

put them in your
own words.
You will understand
what your read and
be able to explain
it in your report.

Technique 2:

Follow the rules when

copying directly
from a text

Reference Lists /
Bibliographies
Whether you are using footnotes, endnotes

or brief references in the text you must

supply full information about the sources
of information you are referring to. The
information supplied about each publication
must contain the following elements:
the name of the author(s)
the date of publication
the title of the work
the publisher
Other information may also be necessary.

State your sources on a

Works Cited Page (or
Bibliography)
How to Cite your sources is easy with
online help from:
EasyBib
BibMe
Citation Maker
Son of Citation Maker

Dont plagiarize
Follow these

guidelines and
you will write a
great report
without
plagiarizing.
You will learn
more and earn
your A+!