How to Cite Sources Like a Pro

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Citations are a pain, let’s be honest. But they are also important. This isn’t just because they “show evidence you didn’t plagiarize,” as teachers like to tell students, frightening them out of their wits. Rather, knowing how to cite is worthwhile for several reasons all of which will help you become a more informed writer, reader,[…]

How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

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Plagiarism, in a nutshell, is passing off the intellectual property of others as your own work, without proper accreditation to the original source. It is possible to plagiarize art, music and design, but this article is primarily concerned with plagiarism as it applies to writing. That means copying or loosely paraphrasing the writings of other[…]