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Research Skills: Avoid plagiarism

A guide to the research process, compiled by your Librarians

Avoid plagiarism

Avoid plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when someone reproduces another person's words, ideas of findings and presents them as their own without proper acknowledgement.

Plagiarism can have extremely serious consequences so it is essential to understand how to avoid it.

 

The Research Process

 

You are at the Present stage of the Research Process - 

Present your topic using the appropriate format

In the 'Present' section:

Take notes

Quote, paraphrase and summarise

Avoid plagiarism

Reference your sources

Use Turnitin

Write an abstract

Plan a presentation

Avoid plagiarism

Watch this video to find out why academic honesty is so important, then...

...have a look at our Libguide on Academic Honesty.  

It includes a page on plagiarism and how to avoid it.

 

 

 What should I do next?...