Academic integrity means acting fairly and honestly when engaging in academic activities (anything for which you receive a grade or credit). There are different types of academic misconduct, including plagiarism.
Plagiarism involves using the words, ideas, or work of others without providing proper credit. To avoid plagiarism, you must cite and reference all sources you use in your assignments. For detailed information on plagiarism with examples and case studies, please visit the Academic Integrity website.
How Can I Avoid Plagiarism?
- Ask your instructor about which citing and referencing style is expected in their course (e.g., APA, IEEE, Chicago, or MLA).
- As you research, keep track of the sources you read. Create a references page in a Word document and add all sources you read there.
- Cite direct quotations and paraphrased ideas immediately. Do not leave citations to the end of your writing process / just before you submit your assignment. You will likely forget where you got information from if you leave citations to the end.
- If possible, use Turnitin to review your work for signs of plagiarism (e.g., missing in-text citations). Speak with your instructor about this.