Citing all sources all the time is the most efficient way to avoid plagiarism. 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. Plagiarism can have severe consequences including academic expulsion and criminal prosecution. This tutorial is designed to introduce you to a few of the common citation styles that, if used correctly, will ensure that you avoid plagiarism.
