1. How to Avoid Plagiarism
The 5 rules

2. Rule 1
When presenting a fact that is not common knowledge, always cite the source
Common knowledge: Facts that are widely known
EX: George Washington was the first president

3. Rule 2 When writing about an idea, make clear whose idea it is.
Cite anything that didn’t come from your own brain!

4. Rule 3
When writing about someone else’s ideas, always cite the source

5. Rule 4
When using someone else’s words, use quotation marks

6. Rule 5
When paraphrasing, use completely original wording and cite the source
Paraphrase: expressing the same meaning/information with different words
Use in-text citations!!!!!!

7. Citing your sources Works cited: In-text citations
At the end of your paper
MLA format
In-text citations
Directly after the information IN YOUR PAPER
(author page)
EX: Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).
When a source has no known author, use a shortened title of the work instead
A reader should be able to easily reference your in-text citations in your works cited