How do I avoid plagiarism?

Answer

The best ways to avoid plagiarism are to write in your own words and effectively using citations throughout your project and in a bibliography or reference list. 

Resources

Understanding Academic Integrity - An interactive tutorial on plagiarism, academic integrity, and citing sources.

CSUDH's Citation Guides - Learn more about citation styles and what plagiarism is, and how to avoid it.

The Purdue OWL - Explanations and examples of how to correctly cite books, articles, and web resources in APA, MLA, and other common formats.
 

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