Subject Guides: How to Cite: Plagiarism Prevention

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Plagiarizing at Nicholls

Nicholls State University defines plagiarism in the Student Policy and Procedure Manual (Previously Student Code of Conduct) as "the presentation of the works, words, or ideas of others as one's own, or the use of others' works, words, and ideas without giving proper acknowledgement or the inappropriate presentation of someone else's work as their own" (Definitions, no. 3). Potential consequences of plagiarism include failing the assignment, failing the course, or dismissal from Nicholls State University.

Students are expected to always submit their own work and give proper credit when influenced or guided by the work of others. Resources for students needing more help avoiding plagiarism include:

The Research Process
This explanation of the research process will help students understand the steps they should complete to properly execute a research project.
Nicholls Writing Center
The Writing Center is part of the Tutorial and Academic Enhancement Center, which is located on the 1st floor of the library.

Videos and Interactive Tutorials Plagiarism

Plagiarism Video & Academic Integrity Tutorial

Videos and Interactive Tutorials Plagiarism

The library staff is available to help students any time the library is open!

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Extra Videos and Interactive Tutorials

Avoiding Plagiarism: What Do I Need to Cite?
This video from Iowa State University explains the difference in using a person's words and a person's ideas.
You Quote It, You Note It
This tutorial from Acadia University will teach you about paraphrasing, quoting, and citing your sources.
What is Plagiarism?
An introduction to plagiarism from Rutgers University.

Should I Cite This Poster

flow chart for figuring out when to cite

"Should I Cite This?" Poster

The Purdue OWL "Should I Cite This" Poster was originally developed by Rachel Atherton in summer 2020. It was adapted from a physical resource used in the Purdue Writing Lab.