Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of presenting the work of another as your own. If you use the work of someone else and either knowingly or inadvertently claim it as your own creation you are committing an act of plagiarism. Please be aware that plagiarism is considered a violation of Central Michigan University’s Policy on Academic Integrity and that incidents of alleged plagiarism may result in disciplinary action. The links below offer more information about plagiarism.
If you're looking for specific examples of how to cite your sources, click here.
For Students:
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism at CMU
Plagiarism and Paraphrasing Checklist
Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
For Faculty:
Tips for Discouraging Plagiarism