• What is the purpose of my instructions? • Who is my intended audience? • How did I organize the instructions (step by step, bullet list, narrative format, etc.) and why did you choose that format? • What were the warnings/cautions I needed to include? Cover Memo: Instructions for How to Avoid Plagiarism

Note on Cover Memo: How to Avoid Plagiarism

 My instructions are intended to be a concise and clear guide to readers at all levels about how to avoid plagiarising. This set of instructions was created for students at all levels who want to learn how to properly use source material and prevent plagiarism. The instructions have been organized in a clear, step-by-step manner to accomplish this. The best way to present the information is in a step-by-step format. This allows the reader to quickly go through each step, and to understand it more fully. These instructions include important warnings and cautions to ensure that you avoid plagiarism. The warnings cover understanding the distinction between paraphrasing or plagiarism, how to cite all sources, as well as taking all the steps necessary to make sure that the sources have been properly cited (Gibaldi and Klinker 2008). A few pictures and diagrams are included in the instructions to aid the reader’s understanding of the material. The instructions provide readers with a complete guide on how to avoid plagiarising. Step-by-step instructions allow readers to better understand each step. Warnings are included…