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Plagiarism Guide for Faculty

What is plagiarism?

"The action or practice of taking someone else's work, idea, etc., and passing it off as one's own; literary theft."

Information Sources

Plagiarism Today - blog written by a copyright and plagiarism consultant, including news, commentary and essays

Plagiarism.org - informational site from Turnitin. Includes research about plagiarism and resources for educators.

Turnitin Blog - Includes tips on combating plagiarism

Thomas Lancaster - blog from an expert in academic integrity