According to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary ¹, the 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 and videos to highlight the pitfalls of plagiarism, and how you can avoid plagiarism.
¹Plagiarism. (n.d.). In Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary (11th ed.). Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/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
