Another great way to avoid plagiarism is to present your thoughts, opinions, or experiences on the topic while discussing it. A useful format here is "X says Y, but I think Z." This allows you to contact someone else first and then present your own opinion. Originality is the best way to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism detection software. Doncaster College has a software called Turnitin. This is available through your course on Blackboard for students and staff to use to avoid plagiarism. Turnitin generates a report highlighting any areas of concern. These reports can be used by students as a basis for refining their academic writing skills. 10. Use a plagiarism checker. Running your work through a plagiarism checker is a good way to ensure that you have cited all of your sources. This is also a good habit to get into because it familiarizes you with plagiarism checkers, helps you learn how to interpret the results, and helps you avoid plagiarism. Submit. In its simplest terms, “mosaic plagiarism” refers to integrating sentences and text from multiple sources into one's own work and adjusting sentences without ation marks or attribution. Although it is an appropriate name for the type of misconduct it describes, it can be confusing for students to understand mosaic plagiarism as a broader practice.