LibGuides: Therapeutic Recreation: APA Citation

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EndNote
EndNote is a citation manager that allows you to save & organize resources. It also has a built in "cite while you write" function in MS Word.

Plagiarism

What Counts as Plagiarism?
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Examples of Plagiarism:

Using someone else's ideas and passing them off as your own.
Copying word for word without citation
Paraphrasing without citation
Changing a few words of another author's work (aka "patchwriting")

How to Avoid Plagiarism:

Cite your sources using the appropriate style manual
Keep notes and documentation as you do your research
Do not "overquote" in your paper.
Cite paraphrased material
If using quotes, be sure to quote the exact words of the author

ODU Office of Academic Integrity
For more information about how to avoid plagiarism.

"I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violations of the Honor Code. I will report to a hearing if summoned."