Plagiarism charges can be brought against you for the following offenses:
ConfusedDon't Know Whether to quote or cite? |
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StressedThe Pressure to Get an A is more than you can take |
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SwampedYou're overwhelmed and running out of time |
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Frustrated and embarrassedYou're trying to use difficult material |
What do I cite? For your latest research assignment, you consulted books, journal articles and web sites, viewed a film pertinent to your topic, and even interviewed your roommate. Now, you are ready to write. Do you really need to cite all these sources? The short answer is yes. If you are incorporating an author’s ideas into your paper, or if the work of another has influenced your thinking on a topic, then the source must be cited. It doesn’t matter what the source is. It could be a book, journal article, web site, message from a listserv, television program, speech or a government document. Just remember, if you are using another’s words or ideas, cite them.
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