What is Plagiarism?
“Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s words or ideas without giving credit to that person.” (Merriam-Webster dictionary) You might be plagiarizing if you copy, paraphrase, summarize, translate from someone else's work, without citing the source. Someone's work includes:
How to Avoid Plagiarism?
Know Your Citation Style Guide
Different disciplines use different citation styles. Here are the 5 most commonly used styles: MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, AMA. Always use the citation style recommended by your professor.