How to Avoid Plagiarism

This tutorial from the University of Maryland University College's Writing Center will help you understand and evaluate three ways to use source material: quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing. The resource also provides guidelines to help you avoid even unintentional plagiarism mistakes. Once you complete the interactive exercises and answer every question on the final quiz correctly, you will receive a printable certificate of completion. Simply click on the hyperlink for the Interactive Version to begin.

Resource ID#: 76699 Type: Tutorial

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Direct Link: http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/plagiarism/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Students

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Silverlight

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: plagiarism, writing, sources, paraphrase, summarize, quote, research, citations, references

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial, Presentation/Slideshow,

Resource Collection: External Instructional Tutorials

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