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. 2023 Aug 24;9(9):e19194. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19194

Table 3.

Suggestions to avoid plagiarism in articles.

  • To prevent plagiarism, it is imperative to possess a clear understanding of its definition.

  • Online plagiarism checker tools are readily available to check one's work for potential instances of plagiarism.

  • It is important to utilize one's individual words while crafting articles.

  • Despite the fact that one may be referencing the notions of others, it is crucial to rephrase them using one's own diction.

  • It is essential to acknowledge and attribute the ideas and words of others when incorporating them into one's work, which can be achieved by citing the source.

  • Paraphrasing entails the art of articulating another individual's concepts in one's own diction, serving as a pragmatic technique to sidestep plagiarism while simultaneously incorporating their ideas.

  • When incorporating verbatim content from another individual's work, quotation marks should be used to indicate that the text is a direct quotation. The quote must be attributed to its rightful author and cite the source from which it was derived.

  • Incorporating diverse sources into your research endeavours can prove advantageous in circumventing inadvertent plagiarism. This approach offers a better comprehension of the subject matter and diminishes the probability of duplicating someone else's ideas.

  • Effective preparation can assist in evading plagiarism. It is recommended to strategize your writing in advance and guarantee that you allocate sufficient time to explore and pen your thoughts without hurrying.

  • General knowledge refers to information that is widely recognized and acknowledged as factual. It is not necessary to provide a citation for general knowledge.

  • It is paramount to maintain veracity in your writing. The act of plagiarism carries severe ramifications; hence it is advisable to be forthright and truthful.