What do you think?
Rate this book
Avoiding Plagiarism: The Easy Way!
ABOUT THE Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty. It has become a major concern in academia due to the ever-growing popularity of the Internet. Plagiarism can result in more than just a failing grade. Students can lose credit for a course, be forced to repeat a course, be placed on academic probation, or get expelled from school.
This book is designed to help students avoid plagiarism by explaining the basics as simply as possible. It contains real examples of students who failed courses for violations of academic honesty. Also included are examples of properly citing authors of books and journals in the reference section of composed papers. These examples conform to APA and MLA writing styles, which are used worldwide for academic and non-academic writing. We understand what it takes to write quality papers using proper citation of deserving authors, and so will you after reading this book.
Education is one of the best investments you will ever make... and our books maximize that investment!
- Houghton & Houghton
This book is designed to help students avoid plagiarism by explaining the basics as simply as possible. It contains real examples of students who failed courses for violations of academic honesty. Also included are examples of properly citing authors of books and journals in the reference section of composed papers. These examples conform to APA and MLA writing styles, which are used worldwide for academic and non-academic writing. We understand what it takes to write quality papers using proper citation of deserving authors, and so will you after reading this book.
Education is one of the best investments you will ever make... and our books maximize that investment!
- Houghton & Houghton
37 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2019
1 person want to read
About the author
Peggy M. Houghton
43 booksDr. Peggy M. Houghton is a seasoned educator and academic leader with over three decades of experience in higher education, specializing in management and leadership studies. As a professor of doctoral studies at Baker College Center for Graduate Studies from 2008 to 2023, she played a pivotal role in mentoring nontraditional online doctoral students, teaching courses in leadership, research methods, doctoral writing, and literature review. Her commitment to academic excellence included serving on more than 75 dissertation committees and supporting faculty development.
Dr. Houghton has held a range of academic leadership roles at Baker College, including Department Chair of Leadership Studies, Dean and Associate Dean of Business Administration, and full-time and adjunct faculty. She has been instrumental in developing and integrating leadership curricula across the institution, recruiting and mentoring faculty, and enhancing student engagement in both traditional and remote learning environments.
She holds a PhD in Management from Walden University, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Oakland University. A published author, she is the creator of The Easy Way! book series with XanEdu Publishing. Dr. Houghton is deeply committed to fostering purposeful, inclusive, and applied learning experiences in higher education.
Dr. Houghton has held a range of academic leadership roles at Baker College, including Department Chair of Leadership Studies, Dean and Associate Dean of Business Administration, and full-time and adjunct faculty. She has been instrumental in developing and integrating leadership curricula across the institution, recruiting and mentoring faculty, and enhancing student engagement in both traditional and remote learning environments.
She holds a PhD in Management from Walden University, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Oakland University. A published author, she is the creator of The Easy Way! book series with XanEdu Publishing. Dr. Houghton is deeply committed to fostering purposeful, inclusive, and applied learning experiences in higher education.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
