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What Is Plagiarism?

"In simple terms, “Plagiarism” refers to using someone else's ideas and presenting them as your own, whether done knowingly or unknowingly.

A more formal definition is: 'the act of taking the writings of another person and passing them off as one's own.'
Source: Plagiarism. (2016). In Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from "http://academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/60277"

Tips to Avoid Plagiarism

Always strive to maintain academic integrity. What you copy today could jeopardize your successful career in the future. The image below provides tips on how to avoid plagiarism.