Avoiding Plagiarism

In-text Citation

(Author's last name, page number)

MLA (Modern Language Association)

A common use of citation.

Research Process

A process of what to do for research papers.

Graphic Organizer

A type of organizer that shows pictures / word that help organize ideas and keep everything neat.

Common Knowledge

Facts that do not have to be researched. Can be found in at least five sources.

Citation

Giving credit to people for ideas and quotes that you didn't make yourself.

Works Cited List

Often listed alphabetically.

Works Consulted List

Provides general background.

Summarize

Taking a longer passage and turning it into a shorter one while still using your own words.

Plagiarize

Taking someone else's work / words and claiming it as your own.

Quote

Using the direct and exact words with quotation marks around them.

Paraphrase

Using your own words.

Academic Integrity

Work is valid and not plagiarized. Being honest academically.