Click on the image below to access a larger version of this useful flowchart that can help you determine whether you have plagiarized and, if you have, to determine the severity of that plagiarism. Credit here to The Visual Communication Guy for this infographic.
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If you find that you have plagiarized unintentionally (or just want to be on the offensive so you don't possibly plagiarize, think about how to properly quote, paraphrase, and summarize material. The Purdue OWL is always a good resource to consider all three. The most difficult of the three (but often the most effective for in-depth responses that heavily rely on your sources) is paraphrasing. Consider the following information and tips from plagiarismcheck.org below for guidance.
If you find that you have plagiarized unintentionally (or just want to be on the offensive so you don't possibly plagiarize, think about how to properly quote, paraphrase, and summarize material. The Purdue OWL is always a good resource to consider all three. The most difficult of the three (but often the most effective for in-depth responses that heavily rely on your sources) is paraphrasing. Consider the following information and tips from plagiarismcheck.org below for guidance.