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5. Avoiding Plagiarism
Recognizing that many texts, photos, videos, and sound recordings are the intellectual property of others will allow you to fulfill your ethical and legal obligations to their owners.
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Understanding plagiarism
Learn about some of the more subtle ways to plagiarize and understand how to avoid it.
Example
Know which sources require acknowledgement and those that don’t
Not all facts, information, or observations need to be cited, but you must understand the distinc¬tion (and cite the source if you are unsure).
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Understanding plagiarism
Comprehend what constitutes plagiarism and how it is committed.
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Recognizing unintentional plagiarism
Be aware of the ways in which plagiarism can be committed unintentionally.
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Knowing what and why to cite
It’s important to know what kinds of material you have to cite to avoid plagiarism, because your readers will want to know where you got your research.
Example
Keep careful notes on all sources
Keep notes that help you recall the main points for each source and determine its usefulness later, along with bibliographic information that you will need in order to cite it in your final project.
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Knowing when to cite
Recognize when and where citation is necessary.
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Determining what requires citation
Identify types of sources that do and do not require citation.
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Keeping track of sources
To help you research and remember what materials came from which source, it’s important to keep a good record of the sources you’ve used in your research.
Example
Maintain a working bibliography for books, periodicals, and other sources
Maintain a working bibliography that includes a record of any sources you use, keeping notes on all the information you’ll need to cite the source in your bibliography.
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Practicing effective tracking methods
Learn effective methods of tracking your sources as you research.
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Understanding when and how to track sources
Know when to effectively track your sources in order to avoid plagiarism.
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Using copyrighted materials fairly
All intellectual property must be documented and you might even need to request permission from the source - any direct quotations, paraphrases, and summaries from your sources, but also any photos, graphs, cartoons, videos, and music.
Example
Use sources ethically
Demonstrate to readers your integrity as a researcher by checking that your citations are complete and trustworthy.
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Thinking about the use of copyrighted materials
Consider how copyrighted materials are being used.
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Being aware of copyright
Get a handle on the concept of copyright.
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Checking source use while revising
Remember to double check your draft for accidentally plagiarized material as you go through the revision and editing processes.
Example
Quote and paraphrase online sources with care
Avoid inadvertent plagiarism when you take notes on a source, taking special care when copying and pasting from online sources.
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Revising your draft for source use
Use revision of your paper as a means to avoid plagiarism.
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Avoiding plagiarism as you revise
Avoid plagiarism throughout the process of writing your draft.