To plagiarize is to treat another person's opinions, words, or ideas as if they are your own. Plagiarism is not limited to simply copying another person's work; it can also include using another person's ideas or research findings in your work without giving proper credit. In order to succeed in college, it is important to educate yourself on all types of plagiarism. Click the links below from OWL at Purdue to make sure you know how to avoid plagiarizing.
When is it Plagiarism?
Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing