Plagiarism violates the UCD Code of Academic Conduct and can result in Suspension or Dismissal. Submitting a professional writer's work as yours is taking an unfair advantage over students who do their own work. Further, copyright violations can result in fines or damages. For all three methods, you must include the source in a reference list at the end of the paper. For more information, see the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers , 4th ed.
Intentional plagiarism is deliberate copying or use of another's work without credit.
Both intentional AND unintentional plagiarism are violations of our Code. Practice is essential to learning. Each time you choose your words, order your thoughts, and convey your ideas, you can improve your writing. If you repeat another's exact words, you MUST use quotation marks and cite the source. If you adapt a chart or paraphrase a sentence, you must still cite.