Copyright & Plagiarism Links

From Kids health.org  What Is Plagiarism?
A very user-friendly page that explains plagiarism, shows examples, and gives tips on avoiding it.

What is Plagiarism?
An interactive exploration of plagiarism from Indiana University. Students are presented with the source text and the student version. They must identify whether the student has plagiarized. The first few screens are designed for college students; later screens are appropriate for grades 6-12.

The Learning Materials & Technology Center at Waunakee Middle School in Wisconsin has posted a web page full of great information on copyright and plagiarism. It is very middle-school friendly.

Plagiarism.org -- Tools, Technology, and Solutions to Stop Plagiarism
The Learning Center on this site contains some helpful definitions of plagiarism, tips on avoiding it, explanations of frequent misconceptions, and more.

Is it Plagiarism Yet?
This section of The Owl at Purdue free writing help site, offers some helpful explanations on when it is necessary to cite your source and what is considered common knowledge.

Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It, from the Writing Tutorial Services at Indiana University.  This page offers some good examples and is clearly written.

Copyright Bay--to learn about intellectual property and Fair Use of Copyrighted material.