The General Rule to follow to avoid plagiarizing is “when in doubt, cite the source. ”Use the links on this page to familiarize yourself with plagiarism and how to avoid it. Always remember, if you have a question about what to cite in your research, ask the instructor of your course or ask a law librarian. It is so easy to ask for help and avoid plagiarism.
Plagiarism, as defined on the University of Akron Office of General Counsel web page, “is the intentional or unintentional use of the words or ideas of another without acknowledging their source.” Source Code of student conduct of the University of Akron 3359-41-01. The University places the responsibility on the students to know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
Most students know to cite the source when they directly quote from another work, but did you know that the following are also examples of plagiarizing?
Common knowledge
Your opinions, your ideas and your work
Generally Accepted Facts