Evaluating Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

Critical for any research-based assignment, this guide teaches students how to find trustworthy information and avoid academic dishonesty. It walks students through how to distinguish between primary and secondary sources, recognize credible websites, and evaluate evidence. With step-by-step examples on paraphrasing, quoting, and citing sources properly, this guide helps learners become ethical, confident researchers who know how to give credit where it’s due.