At Turnitin, we believe the best means for preventing plagiarism is preemptive education. Research Resources is designed to help educators and students develop a better sense of what plagiarism means in the information age, and to teach the planning, organizational, and citation skills essential for producing quality writing and research.
For students, this site offers:
Plagiarism defined, in easy-to-understand terms
Tips on how to avoid both internet-based and conventional plagiarism
Guidelines for proper citation, and links to help with specific citation styles
Suggestions for developing good research and writing skills
Answers to frequently asked questions, including explanations for often misunderstood concepts like fair use, public domain, and copyright laws
Definitions for important research-related terms
Educators will find:
Suggestions for integrating plagiarism education into lesson plans
Tips for creating assignments that discourage plagiarism and encourage original thinking
Information on the causes of plagiarism today
Help with identifying different types of plagiarism, in particular plagiarism from the internet
Printable handouts for students on plagiarism, proper citation, and paper writing
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