In 3-4 sentences, explain what plagiarism is and how to avoid plagiarism when using the information of others. Make it simple and intended for 8th grade.

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Plagiarism is when you copy someone else's work or ideas without giving them credit. To avoid plagiarism, make sure to always cite your sources by including the name of the author and where you found the information. It is also important to put information in your own words and not just copy and paste from a source. Lastly, if you use direct quotes from a source, make sure to use quotation marks and cite the author.