FAQ Answers: SCC Students

This is when you use someone else words and ideas in your paper or project without giving them proper credit by citing them both in-text and on the work cited or reference page. It is considered cheating and can lead to a failing grade. The library has created a research guide on Plagiarism with a ton of different resources to help students learn how to avoid plagiarism.  You should start with Recommended Resources which list websites, tutorials, and Plagiarism in real life links. There are even some short videos that help you learn to make sure you properly cite your sources both when you paraphrase and quote them.