Plagiarism occurs when you take someone else's work or idea and pass it off as your own. This can include: another author's ideas or words, sites with facts, visuals, artwork, music, and more. When using the work of other people, always remember to:
- Give credit if you use their words (quotation).
- Give credit if you use their sentiments or ideas (paraphrasing/summarizing).
- Give credit if you use their methods, techniques, or conclusions (replication/modification of prior work).
Avoid accidental plagiarism through proper author attribution. You can check your work for plagiarism using Grammarly's plagiarism checker or PapersOwl's plagiarism checker. Other resources available to help you avoid plagiarism are NSU's Writing Center or booking a consultation appointment with your librarian.
