Avoid Plagiarism

Thomas E. Lancaster

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781529704976
• eBook ISBN: 9781529705744
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Essays in Education
• Index: Social Sciences

Need guidance on plagiarism and how to avoid it? Avoid Plagiarism makes understanding plagiarism simple, giving you the know-how to write confidently and independently.

• Get clear guidance on exactly what plagiarism is 
• Learn how to avoid unintentionally plagiarising the work of others
• Find out how to correctly credit your sources.

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Acknowledgements
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• Everything in this book!
• Section One What do I need to know about plagiarism as a student?
• Section Two Why is it important for me to avoid plagiarism?
• Section Three What does it mean to study with integrity?
• Section Four When do I need to credit my sources?
• Section Five How do I credit my sources?
• Section Six What are some practical ways to avoid plagiarism in my writing?
• Section Seven How can I use software to check my work for plagiarism?
• Section Eight Where can I get help from within my university?
• Section Nine How do I know I’ve understood how to avoid plagiarism?
• Final checklist: How to know you are done
• Glossary
• Reference
• Further resources