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Graduate Studies Resource Guide

Welcome to NIE Library's guide for Graduate Students! This guide will provide you with invaluable information on the resources you can expect from NIE Library.

What is plagiarism?

According to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary ¹the word "plagiarism" refers to the "the act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person". While outright plagiarism can often be clearly defined, it is important to understand how improper citation of sources may also be constituted as plagiarism.

We have compiled a list of resources to help you avoid plagiarism and to succeed during your time here at NIE. 

¹Plagiarism. (n.d.). In Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary (11th ed.). Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarism

Resources for avoiding plagiarism

A wonderful, easy-to-read guide that covers extensively on various aspects of plagiarism and proper attribution

A detailed guide provided by the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University.

A simple and interactive by the Vaughan Memorial Library at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The official guide from NTU on proper citation and attribution of ideas