Plagiarism Tutorials
Test your plagiarism savvy, or learn more about what it is, why it's a problem, and how you can avoid it.
Understanding Plagiarism
Anne Arundel Community College’s Academic Integrity Policy (PDF) defines plagiarism as “the unacknowledged or improperly cited adoption or
reproduction of the ideas, words, data or statements of others, including fellow students and internet sources.”
In addition to explaining plagiarism and its consequences, these links contain examples of plagiarized text and provide suggestions for correctly paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting sources:
- Plagiarism: How to Define It, Recognize It, and Avoid Doing It
- How to Avoid Plagiarism
- Is It Plagiarism Yet?
Research Assistance
If we can further assist you in your search for information, please drop by the reference desk or contact reference staff at 410-777-2456 or refdesk@aacc.edu.
NEW RULES
MLA-style and APA-style guidelines have changed recently, especially for citing sources accessed electronically. For the most up-to-date information about how to cite sources correctly, visit these pages:
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