"No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Integrity is everything." -Anon
You may be looking at this quote and wondering 'what does this have to do with research?'. As a researcher, and a student, integrity, and in particular academic integrity, is essential.
Academic work, while sometimes original, is often based off of or supported by the earlier work of others. Acknowledging these earlier works and the creators of these works by properly citing them not only shows respect for their intellectual contribution, it also demonstrates your academic integrity!
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Acting with academic integrity and being sure to cite your sources is the best way to avoid plagiarism. But, what exactly is plagiarism? and how can you best avoid making this mistake?
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Visit the links below for more in depth information:
Avoiding Plagiarism (OWL)
Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction (NCSU Libraries)
Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It (Indiana U. Writing Tutorial Services)