To avoid plagiarizing:
NOTE: Information found on the web IS subject to copyright. Copying material from the internet is just as much plagiarism as copying from any other source.
Posted with permission from Bob Baker, Library Director, Pima Community College.
According to the Georgia Tech Student Honor Code, plagiarism is:
"Submission of material that is wholly or substantially identical to that created or published by another person or persons, without adequate credit notations indicating the authorship."
Plagiarism may take many forms:
Plagiarism, whether intended or not, can have serious consequences, including:
As always, if you need help, consult a subject librarian or consult the guide on the research process.
Plagiarism may seem easy, but your professor has tools to use to catch plagiarism. Don't risk your grades or academic career!
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