* Don't copy and paste, or if you must do so, indent or colour the quotes, or put them in unusual type, and note the sources at once. * Best of all, understand what you read and make only very brief notes based on key words.
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To avoid plagiarism, it's crucial to properly cite your sources by using quotation marks for direct quotes and providing a reference list. Paraphrasing information and giving credit to the original author also helps prevent plagiarism. Lastly, understanding the rules and guidelines around plagiarism set by academic institutions or organizations is essential.
Plagiarism is "the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work, as by not crediting the author," according to dictionary.com. So, if I didn't say I got that definition from dictionary.com, that would be plagiarism. Citing your sources is one way to avoid plagiarism. Completely rewording something is the other way. If you just change something a little bit, it's still plagiarizing.
Make sure you reference ALL notes that you take from articles, books etc. Even if you are not planning on using it at the time, you might need it later. This also prevents you from re-reading it later and thinking you wrote it yourself.
It's also a good idea to write notes in your own words rather than direct copying from a source. This will limit your chance of plagiarising it. Make sure you still note the reference though as not referencing ideas that belong to someone else is also plagiarism.
Copyright laws cover plagiarism,if you publish and someone use your work without your permission you can hold them liable in a court.The first step should be to publish your work.