{"id":100,"date":"2022-01-23T15:14:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T15:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/graduatereivews2\/chapter\/avoiding-plagiarism-by-citing-it-right\/"},"modified":"2023-02-20T18:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T18:06:30","slug":"avoiding-plagiarism-by-citing-it-right","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/graduatereivews2\/chapter\/avoiding-plagiarism-by-citing-it-right\/","title":{"raw":"Avoiding Plagiarism by Citing It Right","rendered":"Avoiding Plagiarism by Citing It Right"},"content":{"raw":"<strong>Plagiarism<\/strong> happens when you claim the words, ideas, or data of another person as if it is your own, without appropriate referencing. Plagiarism can range from copying an entire paper to changing only a few words and not citing the original source. It's important to familiarize yourself with what constitutes plagiarism. One way you can do this is to consult your institution\u2019s academic integrity policy so you know how to avoid a charge of plagiarism.\r\n<h1>Citation Styles<\/h1>\r\nWhen it comes time to write your review, you will need to demonstrate that you understand when and how to cite your sources. Keeping them organized will help you with this task. By using a citation management tool, you will be able to access your sources in one place and pull the [pb_glossary id=\"162\"] citation[\/pb_glossary] information needed to cite them correctly. Before sitting down to write your review, make sure you familiarize yourself with the rules of your citation style. While it is true that some citation management tools will offer you a plug-in for your word processor that seemingly does all the work, it can make mistakes. Getting to know the rules yourself will save you a lot of time and reduce the risk of plagiarism. Table 3.4 below provides a curated list of citation style resources to help you familiarize yourself with the rules.\r\n<table class=\"grid\" style=\"height: 592px;width: 1104px\" width=\"782\"><caption align=\"aligncenter\">Table 3.4. Citation Style Help Resources\u00a0<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"shaded\" style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\">Style<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"shaded\" style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">Resource<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>APA<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apastyle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA Style.org<\/a> from APA<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/resource\/560\/01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA Style and Formatting Guide<\/a> from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/library.concordia.ca\/help\/howto\/apa.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA Citation Style Guide <\/a>from Concordia University Libraries<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>MLA<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/mla_style\/mla_formatting_and_style_guide\/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLA Formatting and Style Guide<\/a> from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.csudh.edu\/citation\/mla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLA 9th Ed<\/a> from CSUDH University Library<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.concordia.ca\/help\/citing\/mla.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLA Citation Style<\/a> from Concordia University Libraries<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>Turabian (Chicago)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/chicago_manual_17th_edition\/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide\/chicago_manual_of_style_17th_edition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition<\/a> from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19Wzu_OJ8B_x_u_G8CcsYQS7xmXqVNAvfVU_7IKyeADA\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago Basic Style Guide<\/a> from Student Learning Support (Toronto Metropolitan University)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>Vancouver (also known as ICMJE)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.lib.monash.edu\/citing-referencing\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citing and referencing: Vancouver<\/a> from Monash University Library<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brescia.uwo.ca\/library\/docs\/icmje_july2022_ocr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICMJE Recommendations Guide <\/a>from Brescia College University<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/admin-services\/library\/learning-support\/reference-management\/vancouver-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citing &amp; Referencing: Vancouver Style <\/a>\u00a0from Imperial College<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>IEEE<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mentor.ieee.org\/myproject\/Public\/mytools\/draft\/styleman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEEE Reference Guide<\/a> from IEEE Author Centre<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h2 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Activity<\/h2>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nHow much do you know about plagiarism? Take this quiz to find out.\r\n\r\n<span>[h5p id=\"29\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis quiz is adapted from the University of Guelph, Academic Integrity <a href=\"https:\/\/academicintegrity.uoguelph.ca\/plagiarism\/quiz-plagiarism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plagiarism Quiz<\/a>. Licensed under a <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License<\/a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h2 class=\"textbox__title\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nFamiliarize yourself with the academic integrity policies of your institution to better understand how plagiarism is defined and how to avoid it. Commit to learning the rules or conventions of your chosen citation style.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<p><strong>Plagiarism<\/strong> happens when you claim the words, ideas, or data of another person as if it is your own, without appropriate referencing. Plagiarism can range from copying an entire paper to changing only a few words and not citing the original source. It&#8217;s important to familiarize yourself with what constitutes plagiarism. One way you can do this is to consult your institution\u2019s academic integrity policy so you know how to avoid a charge of plagiarism.<\/p>\n<h1>Citation Styles<\/h1>\n<p>When it comes time to write your review, you will need to demonstrate that you understand when and how to cite your sources. Keeping them organized will help you with this task. By using a citation management tool, you will be able to access your sources in one place and pull the <button class=\"glossary-term\" aria-describedby=\"100-162\"> citation<\/button> information needed to cite them correctly. Before sitting down to write your review, make sure you familiarize yourself with the rules of your citation style. While it is true that some citation management tools will offer you a plug-in for your word processor that seemingly does all the work, it can make mistakes. Getting to know the rules yourself will save you a lot of time and reduce the risk of plagiarism. Table 3.4 below provides a curated list of citation style resources to help you familiarize yourself with the rules.<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\" style=\"height: 592px;width: 1104px; width: 782px;\">\n<caption style=\"text-align: aligncenter;\">Table 3.4. Citation Style Help Resources\u00a0<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"shaded\" style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\">Style<\/th>\n<th class=\"shaded\" style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">Resource<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>APA<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apastyle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA Style.org<\/a> from APA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/resource\/560\/01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA Style and Formatting Guide<\/a> from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/library.concordia.ca\/help\/howto\/apa.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA Citation Style Guide <\/a>from Concordia University Libraries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>MLA<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/mla_style\/mla_formatting_and_style_guide\/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLA Formatting and Style Guide<\/a> from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.csudh.edu\/citation\/mla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLA 9th Ed<\/a> from CSUDH University Library<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.concordia.ca\/help\/citing\/mla.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLA Citation Style<\/a> from Concordia University Libraries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>Turabian (Chicago)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/chicago_manual_17th_edition\/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide\/chicago_manual_of_style_17th_edition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition<\/a> from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19Wzu_OJ8B_x_u_G8CcsYQS7xmXqVNAvfVU_7IKyeADA\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago Basic Style Guide<\/a> from Student Learning Support (Toronto Metropolitan University)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>Vancouver (also known as ICMJE)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.lib.monash.edu\/citing-referencing\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citing and referencing: Vancouver<\/a> from Monash University Library<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brescia.uwo.ca\/library\/docs\/icmje_july2022_ocr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICMJE Recommendations Guide <\/a>from Brescia College University<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/admin-services\/library\/learning-support\/reference-management\/vancouver-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citing &amp; Referencing: Vancouver Style <\/a>\u00a0from Imperial College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 119.43014526367188px\"><strong>IEEE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 955.1654052734375px\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mentor.ieee.org\/myproject\/Public\/mytools\/draft\/styleman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEEE Reference Guide<\/a> from IEEE Author Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h2 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Activity<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>How much do you know about plagiarism? Take this quiz to find out.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div id=\"h5p-29\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-29\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"29\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"How Much Do You Know about Plagiarism?\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This quiz is adapted from the University of Guelph, Academic Integrity <a href=\"https:\/\/academicintegrity.uoguelph.ca\/plagiarism\/quiz-plagiarism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plagiarism Quiz<\/a>. Licensed under a <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h2 class=\"textbox__title\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Familiarize yourself with the academic integrity policies of your institution to better understand how plagiarism is defined and how to avoid it. Commit to learning the rules or conventions of your chosen citation style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"glossary\"><div class=\"glossary__tooltip\" id=\"100-162\" hidden><p>A bibliographic citation is a reference to a book, article, web page, or other published item. 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