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"Necessity may well be called the mother of invention—but calamity is the test of integrity."
-From Samuel Richardson, Clarissa. Quoted in The Columbia World of Quotations , (New York: Columbia University Press, 1996). www.bartleby.com/66/. [9-7-05].

 

Plagiarism

  • Definition from Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia
    "Plagiarism refers to the use of another's ideas, information, language, or writing, when done without proper acknowledgment of the original source. Essential to an act of plagiarism is an element of dishonesty in attempting to pass off the plagiarised work as original." (accessed 9/12/05)

     

  • Learn the basics on how to avoid plagiarism
    Online handout from the UNLV Writing Center.

     

  • Give it a try and see how you do
    Practice quoting, paraphrasing, citing your sources, and recognizing common knowledge using Diana Hacker’s Research Exercises. Choose "Research Exercises," click "cancel" when you are asked to login, then choose "APA." You will find practice exercises on a variety of related topics.

     

  • Specifics on how to cite your sources
    Link to style guides for creating bibliographies and works cited pages.