What is plagiarism and provide one effective method to avoid it.

• A. Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s words or ideas as your own. Avoid it by citing sources properly and using quotation marks or paraphrasing with proper attribution.
• B. Copying from peers without citation
• C. Writing in your own words without sources
• D. Using random facts without citation

Answer: (A)

Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s words or ideas as your own. This includes copying text without quotation marks and a citation, or closely paraphrasing a source without attribution. An effective way to avoid it is to cite sources properly and use quotation marks for direct quotes, or paraphrase with clear attribution to the original author. Citing gives credit where it’s due and lets others verify the source of the information, while also showing how you’ve used the material in your own analysis. If you’re unsure, err on the side of citation or ask for guidance. Other scenarios describe using ideas or facts without proper credit, which leads to plagiarism.