Avoiding Plagiarism
This guide provides an overview of what plagiarism is and what methods (such as quotes and paraphrasing) can be used to avoid committing plagiarism.
Helpful Books
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Combating Plagiarism : A Hands-On Guide for Librarians, Teachers, and Students
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Terry Darr's book is full of tested concepts for teaching these complex topics, emphasizing our modern reliance on digital sources. An extensive student reference section covers common knowledge, fact, and opinion. A wealth of practical resources includes real-life examples from research papers as well as plenty of instructional materials, exercises, and lesson plans.
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They Say / I Say
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The book that has taught millions of students to present their arguments as a response to what "they say" has been expanded to define as broadly as possible who's included in "they." Readings demonstrate the moves that matter in academic writing and represent a multitude of perspectives. The Fourth Edition includes an anthology of 40 readings--half of which are NEW--that will prompt students to listen, think, and write about five important issues, including NEW "How Can We Bridge the Differences That Divide Us?"
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