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The Plagiarism Handbook
What constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it
- Learn what plagiarism is.
- Why it’s important to know what counts as plagiarism.
- Tips on avoiding unintentional plagiarism.
- Common styles of referencing.
- Examples and exercises.
What is this handbook about?
In this guide we list best practices, methods, and common styles of citing and referencing. It has long been a favourite resource, free to use and reuse in any course or as a cheat sheet for students and staff alike.
The aim is to increase awareness of what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid unintentionally plagiarising.
Also, in the guide we provide exercises you could use to test your knowledge and see if you mastered the craft.