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One of the most difficult aspects to I-Search os keeping track of everything. Which sources did you look at? Which ones did you take notes on? Which source is THIS note from? How do I organize all these individual ideas?
This electronic resource is a very good tool to help you manage the swarms of information that will soon engulf you...
The best way to avoid plagiarism is to take careful notes. In research, you should cite everything you borrow unless that information is common knowledge.
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