Plagiarism is using someone else's words or ideas and claiming them as your own, either intentionally or unintentionally. You are committing plagiarism, either intentionally or accidentally, by:

       • Buying, stealing, or borrowing a paper to copy from
       • Hiring someone to write your paper for you
       • Copying from another source without citing them
       • Using a source too closely when paraphrasing
       • Building on someone else's ideas without citation

For more information on what exactly constitutes plagiarism, visit UCLA’s Road to Research or Plagiarism.org.

Many LTCC instructors are now using a plagiarism prevention product, called TurnItIn.com, to verify that student papers, tests and quizzes are the  authentic work of the student. It's easy to use and promotes academic integrity and a fair playing field for all. For more information, visit TurnItIn.com. Click on the "Training" button up top to watch a step-by-step training video about how instructors and students can use the product.