How can I avoid plagiarism?

Plagiarism is perhaps the most common form of academic dishonesty.

Plagiarism is where a student represents someone's work as their own. Often, this can occur accidentally when the student does not sufficiently change the wording of the information or forgets to enclose it in quotation marks. Below are some links to resources that will help you avoid plagiarism. If you are unsure about whether your use of sources is academically appropriate, see your tutor or ask a librarian.

	University of Sydney: Plagiarism and academic honesty An academic discusses the importance of academic honesty, examples of plagiarism and examples of when to reference your source. Includes opportunities to test your understanding.
	Common Craft: Plagiarism Video introducing the basics of plagiarism, and how to avoid it. Uses an example of a real student assignment and discusses ways to ensure against unintentional plagiarism.