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Plagiarism and Copyright

Plagiarism, especially with the availability of information through the internet, has become a rampant problem. Read definitions and strategies to stop this national epidemic.

The Copyright Web Site

You will find everything you want to know about copyrights here.

Plagiarism: Definitions, Examples and Penalties

Written for University of Kentucky students, this article contains excellent explanations and examples of plagiarism. The author has given permission for you to photocopy part or all of this for your students.

Ten Big Myths about Copyright Explained

Some of this information is likely to surprise your students.

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