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Plagiarism: Quick Links/Resources

The purpose of this guide is to help students, researchers, and faculty understand what plagiarism is, why it matters, and how to avoid it.

Contact Information For Help

UWA Writing Center
Offers writing assistance for students from any discipline. They offer services including: face-to-face tutoring for both in-person and virtual. Appointments or walk-ins are welcomed.

Citation Style Guides

APA Style
Used in psychology, education, and social sciences.
MLA Style
Common in humanities, especially in literature and language.
Chicago Manual Style
Used in history and publishing.
IEEE Style
Used in engineering and computer science.
AMA Style
Used in medicine and health sciences.

Plagiarism Checker Tools

Turnitin
Commonly used in academic institutions.
Grammarly
Includes a built-in plagiarism checker.
Quetext
Offers deep search and citation assistance.
Plagscan
Used by educators and professionals.
Scribbr
Designed for students, includes detailed reports.