Preventing plagiarism

Plagiarism is using words, phrases, ideas or information, … without referring (correctly) to the source or person. 
Having others or AI write your texts is also considered plagiarism. Check also your course guidelines for more information related to the use of AI in your thesis
- An overview of the most common types of plagiarism (infographic)
- Read more about what plagiarism is (website)
- Learn about the different kinds of plagiarism and how to avoid it (video, 3’)

Plagiarism is punishable. 
- Read the education examination and legal position regulations for students of Hasselt University (website)

• Save your sources

Keep track of all your literature in an organised way.
- Discover how you can keep your sources organised

• Use the correct way to reference 

Check what reference style is expected in your programme (e.g. APA, Vancouver, ...)

• Cite your sources appropriately

Follow quoting, paraphrasing, and summarising rules to refer to sources used correctly.

- Check the rules for citing, paraphrasing and summarising (website)
- Reference managers can help you to cite references (website)
- Check how Microsoft Word can help with referencing (video, 3')