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.
