Plagiarism is copying, closely copying, or borrowing someone's language, thoughts, ideas, or other creative expressions without giving them credit for it. The consequences of plagiarism range from bad grades to college expulsion to criminal prosecution. To avoid plagiarism always give credit to the source.
The Library's APA Citation Style In Brief is a printable handbook that you use to assist with correcting formatting citations. A print copy can also be obtained at the reference desk.