What is Plagiarism

Doesn’t citing sources make my work seem less original?

Not at all. On the contrary, citing sources actually helps your reader distinguish your ideas from those of your sources. This will actually emphasize the originality of your own work.

 

When do I need to cite?

 

Whenever you borrow words or ideas, you need to acknowledge their source. The following situations almost always require citation:

 

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  Whenever you use quotes
  
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  Whenever you paraphrase
  
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  Whenever you use an idea that someone else has already expressed
  
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  Whenever you make specific reference to the work of another
  
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  Whenever someone else’s work has been critical in developing your own ideas.