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. One of the most powerful defenses against accidental plagiarism is to make a commitment to yourself to always create entirely original work. Remember the negative effects of plagiarism on yourself, your school, and others. When faced with the temptation to plagiarize, remember the commitment you made to yourself. 4.How to avoid plagiarism. When using someone else's words or ideas in your research paper, avoid plagiarizing them by paraphrasing them and then citing the author. To quote means to use someone else's exact words. Paraphrasing is putting someone else's words or ideas into your own words. To cite is to provide the basis,