Copying a paragraph from a website without using quotation marks or providing a citation to the source.
Like everything else in the world, this guide is possible only through the efforts of many. Blanca Pompa made valuable suggestions. In addition to the individuals, libraries, and colleges that produced the content presented throughout the guide, I especially want to thank my librarian colleagues at HCC for valuable suggestions. Ayzhamal Zhamangaraeva and Blanca Pompa also contributed in valuable ways.
Your success depends in part on your integrity and reputation. This Guide will help you understand and avoid plagiarism, which is a threat to your integrity and reputation even if you accidentally plagiarize.
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