Plagiarism. You have something in common with the smartest people in the world.
You see, everyone has ideas. We use our minds to create something original, whether it’s a poem, a drawing, a song, or a scientific paper. Some of the most important ideas are published and make it into books, journals, newspapers and trustworthy websites that become the building blocks for things we all learn. But ideas are also very personal, and we need dependable ways to keep track of the people behind the ideas we use because they deserve credit for their contribution, just as you do if someone uses your idea. APA Referencing Guide - Copyright & Creative Commons, Free Images and Music. Home.ched.coventry.ac.uk/caw/download/Harvard_Guide_v3.0.1.pdf.