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Avoiding Plagiarism

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Writing Center

Phone: 253-535-8709

Email: writing@plu.edu

Writing Center, Library 220
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

Writing Center Hours

Fall 2024 Hours

Monday: 9:30 am-10:30 am; 11 am-12 pm; 12: 30 pm-5 pm; 6-9 pm

Tuesday: 9 am-1:30 pm; 2 pm -3:30 pm; 6:30 pm-8 pm

Wednesday: 9 am-3:30 pm; 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm; 6 pm – 9 pm

Thursday: 9 am -11:30 am; 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm; 6:30 pm-8 pm

Friday: 10 am-4 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 12:00 pm-8 pm

Make An Appointment Online!

You can now make writing center appointments online. Go to www.plu.edu/student-success and click “schedule an appointment.”  Appointments are made for either 30 or 60 minutes depending on the length and complexity of your paper. Free feel to contact us with any questions!

Avoiding Plagiarism

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Click the image to watch a video of the Plagiarism presentation. Or, click the link below to access a powerpoint version!

Plagiarism Presentation – Failproof Compatibility

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Helpful Links

  • Short & Sweet Handout on Identifying & Avoiding Plagiarism (from Utah Valley University)
    • Harvard Guide: How to Avoid Plagiarism
    • Council of Writing Program Administrator’s Definition of Plagiarism
    • Purdue Owl: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Plagiarism
    • Purdue Owl: Best Practices for Avoiding Plagiarism

Contact Information

Writing Center

Phone: 253-535-8709

Email: writing@plu.edu

Writing Center, Library 220
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

Writing Center Hours

Fall 2024 Hours

Monday: 9:30 am-10:30 am; 11 am-12 pm; 12: 30 pm-5 pm; 6-9 pm

Tuesday: 9 am-1:30 pm; 2 pm -3:30 pm; 6:30 pm-8 pm

Wednesday: 9 am-3:30 pm; 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm; 6 pm – 9 pm

Thursday: 9 am -11:30 am; 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm; 6:30 pm-8 pm

Friday: 10 am-4 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 12:00 pm-8 pm

Make An Appointment Online!

You can now make writing center appointments online. Go to www.plu.edu/student-success and click “schedule an appointment.”  Appointments are made for either 30 or 60 minutes depending on the length and complexity of your paper. Free feel to contact us with any questions!

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