Legal use of the information

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Before you start

STEP 1: STARTING out

STEP 2: FINDING

STEP 3: EVALUATE

STEP 4: Legal and ethical USE

- Plagiarism

What is it?

What is a paper mill?

Consequences

Detection tools

- Copyright

SA copyright law

Practical tips

Own vs others work

- Quiz

STEP 5: COMMUNICATE

Detection tools

There are certain detection tools available on the Internet to detect plagiarism in assignments. The following web sites will explain how to use these tools as well as where to find them:

  INTERNET LINK: if the computer is not linked to the Internet, you will not be able to access these web sites.  
Plagiarism.org This web site provides frequently-asked questions and answers, and explains how the detection tool can be used. This detection tool is available at Turnitin.com
Detecting Plagiarism: - A quick guide for faculty (Iowa State University)(Dalhousie University Libraries) This web site provides some indicators to look for in the format, citation style and content of the assignment
Cheating 101: Paper Mills and You This web site provides a list of different detection sites.