Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism

• Introduction
• Principles
  • What is Plagiarism?
  • What is Cornell's Code of Academic Integrity?
  • How does Cornell enforce its policy against plagiarism?
• Logistics
  • How can I check for plagiarism in my own work?
  • What is a source?
  • What is the difference between documentation, citation, and reference?
  • Why should I document sources?
  • How do I document sources?
  • When do I need to document sources?
  • How can I avoid plagiarism?
• Exercises

What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is misrepresenting somebody else's intellectual work - ideas, information, writing, thinking - as your own. In other words, it is a misuse of source material. Whether intentional or unintentional, plagiarism is a serious violation of Cornell's Code of Academic Integrity.