Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else's work, without their permission, and claiming it as your own. The consequences of plagiarism can range from just pure embarrassment at getting caught, all the way to large civil fines. To avoid being accused of plagiarism, there are some steps you can take. When trying to answer a question, for example, research several different sources. Write
. down some key points that you have found in all the sources, and then close the book or turn off your computer. Then start to write what you are working on.
