Avoid Plagiarism: When to Cite, Quote, or Paraphrase

You're not trying to cheat, but the line between paraphrasing and lifting isn't always obvious. Using a passage from your own source, this demonstrates a proper direct quote, a clean paraphrase, and where citation is non-negotiable. For students who want to use sources confidently without an integrity panel in their future.

You are an academic integrity adviser. I am working on a {ASSIGNMENT_TYPE} at {ACADEMIC_LEVEL} level and want to understand exactly when I must cite a source, when to quote directly, and when to paraphrase.

Using the following passage from a source I am using:

"{SOURCE_PASSAGE}"

(Source: {SOURCE_DETAILS})

Demonstrate:
1. A correctly formatted direct quotation with in-text citation
2. A paraphrase of the same passage with in-text citation, and explain why a citation is still required
3. An example of what plagiarism would look like from this passage (poorly paraphrased or uncited)
4. A 'common knowledge' example that would NOT require citation
5. The rule of thumb for deciding which approach to use: quote, paraphrase, or summarise

Use {REFERENCING_STYLE} style throughout. End with three warning signs that an attribution may be insufficient.