From: University of Rhode Island Libraries
What is plagiarism? Many students have heard the classic definition, that it's using someone else's work without citing the source. Plagiarism can take other forms, however, including:
- Re-arranging an author's words (paraphrasing) and using it without a citation
- Using someone else's ideas without citing the source
- Using a photograph or image and not including a citation
- Submitting the same paper for two different assignments
Sometimes, plagiarism is accidental. A few strategies can help anyone avoid accidental plagiarism:
- Allow plenty of time to research and write papers and presentations
- Take complete notes, and include author's names and page numbers for easy reference later
- Use the citation tools available in databases, word processing software, and online
- Consult the style guides for the format, such as the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the MLA Handbook, etc
Links
- Citation Machine
- University of Rhode Island Libraries
- http://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/chicago-turabian/footnotes/
- A Guide to Citations & Avoiding Plagiarism on the Web
- ESL Undergraduate Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Longer Version
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Sources of copyright friendly media
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ClipSafari
- Kozzi.com - free registration requird to download without watermark
- Commons.wikimedia.org
- Creative Commons Search Page - select sources and types of license
- Morguefile.com
- Flickr Advanced Search (select 'Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content)
- Google Advanced Image Search (check usage rights)
- SoundCloud.com podcasts and some free music
- Ccmixter.org (music files)
- Freesound collaborative database of audio snippets, samples, recordings, bleeps,released under the Creative Commons Sampling Plus License
- Jamendo a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses.
- Joyce Valenza's long list of copyright friendly images and sound Most of the media in these collections are in the public domain or are attached to generous copyright licensing.
- Digital Image Magazine's 25 Free Stock Photo Sites
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