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Notetaking /Avoiding Plagiarism    You can be both accurate and original!

NOTETAKING
FactmonsterSimple and clear, but also complete, this site includes examples of good and bad notetaking.
eHOw
Good notetaking tips, in seven easy steps.
Mantex - Notetaking
 This site from a British company is longer and harder to read that the previous suggestions, but it is packed with good advice.
PLAGIARISM
KidsHealthIt's a little long, but this explanation of plagiarism is very kid-friendly.
Gadsen City SchoolsThe Gadsen City Schools have put out this complete but simple (one page) guide to plagiarism
Mantex - PlagiarismHere the Mantex company gives a long, sometimes difficult, but very thorough explanation of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
University of TorontoWritten for university students, this extensive guide to plagiarism is worth reading all the way through. It explores the real meaning of plagiarism and why it is so bad for academic work.
LEO: Literacy Education OnlineThis "Using Quotations" page is from St. Cloud University and explains how and when to use quotations in essays and research papers...but the advice can apply to any academic project.

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