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I’ve got my results, now what?Think like a human, not a machine.

Is this plagiarism?

No.TurnItIn is bound to detect short phrases that

are commonly used and do not constitute plagiarism.

Commonly used phrases are OK.

BUT– IF you didn’t write it, quote it!

AND – if it’s not your idea, cite it!

How to interpret your report and fix your mistakes:

Copied & pasted (without citation)

The fix?Write it in your own words.Quote only information that will be altered in

meaning through paraphrasing.Add MLA in-text citation(s) at end of each

color so that you’re citing the appropriate source.

Copied & pasted (without quotes)

The fix?Add quotes, but... Quote only information that will be altered in

meaning through paraphrasing.Leave the MLA in-text citation at end.

Poor Paraphrasing

The fix?When paraphrasing the new sentences need

to be entirely original, both words and syntax.

In addition to changing the words of another source, also alter the sentence structure.

Pretend you’re explaining what you’ve read

to someone else. Look away from the original words once you’ve read them, and then, restate them.

Copy & Paste Collages

The fix?A computer can detect plagiarism even when

the writer takes time to blend the sources. This writer spent just as much time plagiarizing as s/he would have writing.

Give credit to the source! And, write it in your own words.use quotes when the words are not your own.

Reusing a Paper

The fix?Umm… do your own work. Looks like you’ll

be busy writing your own paper.

You can’t turn in an assignment twice. And, don’t turn in someone else’s paper either.

Fixed everything? Resubmit!