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Housatonic HIST 1021 World History to the 1400s by Peter Everett

Beginning with an examination of the earliest human communities, this course studies the development and spread of major societies and their cultures throughout the world, including topics such as religion, political and social systems, interconnections,

Avoiding Plagiarism

  Regardless of your intent, each of the following constitutes plagiarism:

checkmarkDirect Plagiarism -- including a verbatim quotation without a proper citation

checkmarkParaphrasing without a citation...passing off the ideas of others as your own

checkmarkThe inclusion of graphics, tables, charts or web pages without proper acknowledgement

checkmarkDouble dipping -- turning in the same paper for more than one class

See the "Useful Websites" Tab under Bibliography for more information about how to credit your sources.

  Some tips to help you avoid accidental plagiarism include:

checkmarkStart your research early -- procrastination can lead to last minute stress & sloppy work

checkmarkKeep notes or a bibliography of the sources you consult as you go -- it is easier than reconstructing it at the end.

checkmarkContact or visit the Writing Center for help on  incorporating your evidence & sources into your paper.

 

Adapted from Vanderbilt University Libraries (current as of 2/9/2021)