Radiographic Procedures 2 Collaborative Learning Project Guide

Using Sources in Your Writing (Paraphrasing and Avoiding Plagiarism)

Keri's 15-minute lesson on paraphrasing and using your sources (and how to avoid plagiarism!) She also shares additional writing tips for this paper. 

Additional resources mentioned in the video:

• Department of Health and Human Services page on paraphrasing highly technical information for more details and tips: https://ori.hhs.gov/paraphrasing-highly-technical-language
• Mountainview College LibGuide with detailed explanation of paraphrasing: https://libguides.mountainviewcollege.edu/MEDICAL/HEALTH/paraphrasing
• Simon Fraser University LibGuide with info on medical paraphrasing: https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/branches-depts/slc/writing/sources/techniques-paraphrasing

• Grammarly website for grammar and writing suggestions: https://www.grammarly.com/ (free with a free account)

   

Western's Writing Center is a great way to get feedback and suggestions on your writing and use of citations. Keri and her team can help with writing for any purpose or any class. They'll help you at any stage of the process (from brainstorming to outline to rough draft to final draft). They can also help with presentations. The Writing Center offers services on campus in the Learning Commons and also online. 

You can also contact Keri directly at grokowskyk@westerntc.edu.