How to avoid plagiarism: Paraphrasing, quotation and summary

Plagiarism means that we take a work or an idea of someone else and present it as our own. To avoid plagiarism the document explains the basic concepts paraphrasing, quotation and summary. Please note that this material is very brief summary. It is not meant as a stand-alone learning material. It may be used as a quick reference for students or as a supporting tool in a class.