We have gathered some resources to help you understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Remember your FYE Faculty, the Librarians and the Writing/Research Tutors can help answer your questions. When in doubt, ask!
• Purdue Online Writing Lab - Avoiding Plagiarism
• CBB Plagiarism Resource Site
Contains helpful tips for identifying plagiarism and creating study and research habits to avoid plagiarizing
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How do you avoid distractions?
The Forest app plants a virtual tree when you start a task, and the tree dies if you navigate away for too long.
Motion and Mindful Browsing are both Chrome extensions to help you keep yourself on track.
From the Principia College Catalog, 2020-21:
A Principian is expected to pursue a life of integrity. See the Principia Community Commitment. Therefore academic honesty is essential to a Principia College education.
Students are responsible for doing their own academic work and making satisfactory progress. Instances of cheating or plagiarism are referred to the Scholastic Committee. Poor academic performance or a breach of academic integrity could result in academic suspension. For more information see Academic Standing. Students on academic suspension are not allowed to remain in campus housing.