Library Orientation/N602 Epidemiology for Orange Campus

Understanding and Preventing Plagiarism 

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, plagiarism means using another person’s words or ideas without giving credit to that person. Resources below help you avoid intentional and accidental (or unintentional) plagiarism, which violates the USF Honor Code.

• Gleeson Libary Copyright Research Guide
• Gleeson Research Guide - Researching with Integrity - Tips to avoid plagiarism
• USF Honor Code
• Community for accredited online schools - what is plagiarism and how to avoid
• Plagiarism.org

Real Life Examples

• South Korean Novelist Apologizes in Wake of Plagiarism Accusation
• Plagiarism Costs Degree for Senator John Walsh
• HarperCollins Pulls Book by a Trump Pick After Plagiarism Report
• After Plagiarism Reports, Monica Crowley Won’t Take White House Job