Charlotte's Tip of the Month

Common Confusion, part 1

Mixing up certain words is easy to do, but then what we write is wrong.  However, we can learn the difference, and with some practice, we can remember the right way to use these tricky words. Together or Apart? (Or is it A Part? Uh oh.) Wait! First, know…

Know How to Paraphrase

One of the best ways to avoid plagiarism (illegal copying of other source material) is knowing how to paraphrase. When you paraphrase, you take another person’s words and ideas, but express them in your own way. However, many people think they are paraphrasing when in fact they are still plagiarizing.

Avoiding Plagiarism

A new school year is almost here for many students, so let’s think about a HUGE rule everyone must follow: do not plagiarize! First, you have to know what plagiarism means. To plagiarize is to copy someone else’s words or ideas without giving that person credit. We can’t copy from…