Plagiarism: What Is It? How Can I Avoid It?


Resource ID#: 164958 Primary Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Learn more about that dreaded word--plagiarism--in this interactive tutorial that's all about citing your sources and avoiding academic dishonesty!

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, English Language Arts (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2021-2022)
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: tutorial, ELA, plagiarism, works cited, source, citing sources, citation, English language arts, language arts, interactive, e learning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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