How can you make use iof easy acces to information and still guard against plagiarism??

Answer 1

when you quote someone, you give them the credit for the thought, as the source.

if I quoted someinfo from someone and gave not credit or indication where it came from,
I am trying to pass it off as my idea,
but if I say,
so-and-so said in his publication that this happens,
then you are not.

Answer 2

You have to give credit to the person that came up with the idea. Then from there you give your thoughts on the matter. For instance: In Mr. Smith's book on the Gettysburg Address, he comments on President Lincoln as saying 4 score and 7 years ago, instead of saying 87 years ago or in 1776. I think the President makes a better statement saying it the way he did.

Answer 3

You can use quotation marks for direct quotes or lifting. Another option is to paraphrase that is use your own words or summarize the information. Whenever you use someone's work it does not hurt to cite the source. Maybe others want to read more on the subject or topic.