1. Proper Citation and Referencing
Information and ideas from external should be properly cited and referenced in your work.
This includes quotes, paraphrases and even general ideas obtained from the sources.
Ensure that you use the appropriate citation style recommended. The styles include APA and MLA .
Accurate citation gives credit to original authors and sources and this ensures academic integrity.
2. Paraphrasing, Summarization and Synthesis
Instead of copying and pasting text from sources, practice paraphrasing and synthesis.
This involves reading the information you want to include in your work and then expressing in your own words while retaining the key content and concepts.
It is important to synthesize information from multiple sources so as to create cohesive and original work.