The PC Student Handbook defines plagiarism as:
The use of paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment.
Properly documenting research sources is important because it ensures that:
-Credit for information originally provided elsewhere is given
-Others can find the same information again
-Plagiarism does not take place
1. Understand Plagiarism
2. Learn How to recognize and avoid plagiarism
3. How to cite your sources in APA style
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