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Some tips to avoid plagiarising (High School)

Avoid Plagiarism by Paraphrasing Correctly
by James Sullivan
"Anyone who has ever written a research paper has had to decide how to present another writer’s ideas. If done properly, the result is a piece of writing in your own voice that draws from various sources to enhance your own argument. If done without care, the result could be plagiarism. And with the consequences of plagiarism being severe, understanding how to paraphrase the right way is essential."