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Avoid Plagiarism

It is essential, both in your academic and professional life, that you understand what plagiarism is and know what to do to avoid it. This Guide provides basic information and links on avoiding plagiarism.

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Plagiarism Slides

Additional presentations, videos, and tutorials

SearchPath, Module 6
STLCC tutorial on citing sources and avoiding plagiarism
Plagiarism: How to avoid it
(Video - 2:50) From Bainbridge College.
Plagiarism Awareness Tutorial
"Don't Stumble Into It Accidentally." Produced by Online Tutorials & Learning Team at Arizona State University (ASU) Library.
Plagiarism Self-Test
This plagiarism self-test, developed collaboratively by Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges, is especially useful because it covers somewhat complex cases of mosaic plagiarism--a gray area which often leads to confusion for students.
Rutgers University Plagiarism Tutorial
from the Paul Robeson Library
You Quote It, You Note It
A tutorial from Acadia University. (Requires Flash)

Plagiarism 2.0: Information Ethics in the Digital Age

Video from the Films on Demand database. If you are off campus, you may be required to log in.