Avoiding+Plagiarism

=__ **How to Avoid Plagiarism** __ = = = =Adapted from Sir Francis Drake High School ROCK Student Handbook 2010-2011 =

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's ideas as your own. It usually occurs in two common forms. These forms are word-for-word plagiarism and the paraphrase. Word-for-word plagiarism occurs when an author fails to use quotation marks around phrases, sentences or even whole paragraphs taken directly from another source. Paraphrased plagiarism occurs when an author changes only a few words or the order of the words and then pretends to have written them him/herself.

The best way to avoid plagiarism is to follow these note-taking tips
 * ~ **-0000000000000000000--- Tips for Note Taking-000000000000000000000-- ** ||
 * = Always write legibly. ||
 * = Write in phrases and words; avoid complete sentences. ||
 * = Use headings. ||
 * = Put ideas into your own voice with your own words. ||
 * = Add commentary. ||
 * = Do not quote unless absolutely necessary and then use quotation marks! ||

If you compose your paper from your notes, and not directly from your sources, and if you cite your sources correctly (see below), there is almost no way you will be guilty of plagiarism. The penalty for plagiarized work is a zero on the assignment and the matter will be handled by the assistant principals.