Plagiarism 101

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is defined as using someone else's words or ideas without proper acknowledgement. <learn more>

How to Avoid Plagiarism

Summarize or paraphrase your research notes, citing the source of each idea, and provide a list of your references. <learn more>

Examples of Plagiarism

Original Text from ECOO Output, Fall 2005:

Recently the popular press has pointed to increasing evidence of misuse and abuse of emerging technologies in U.S. schools. Some examples include using Web sites to intimidate or threaten students, downloading music illegally from the Internet, plagiarizing information using the Internet, using cellular phones during class time, and playing games on laptops or handhelds during class.

Plagiarised Text:

Students in U.S. schools are using the Internet more and more for personal gain without thought of how it affects anyone else. Acts such as posting threats, stealing music, and copying text are becomming more common. <learn more>

Consequences of Plagiarism at Huron

If you're in grade 9, you'll have to do the assignment again. By grade 12, you'll get an automatic 0. <learn more>

Citation & Reference Formats

There are 2 widely accepted formats for citations and references - MLA and APA. MLA style is widely used in subjects such as English, while APA is used in technical subjects. <learn more>

Last updated: April 4, 2008