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SPAN 10103: Elementary Spanish I

Keys to Avoiding Plagiarism

To avoid plagiarizing:

Paraphrase the original text into your own words.
Use quotation marks around text that has been taken directly from the original source.
Cite every source of information you use in your paper unless it is common knowledge or the results of your own research.

Plagiarism: Don't Do It

Plagiarism Tutorials

You Quote It, You Note It
Created by the Vaughan Memorial Library at Acadia University, this tutorial suggests that researching ethically is also researching efficiently. You will learn how to avoid plagiarism and pick up some good research tips too.