Your classmate Ben is worried about unintentionally committing plagiarism. What advice can you give ...

Ben should read about plagiarism and citing sources so he is more knowledgeable about this topic. To avoid plagiarism, he should always cite the source whenever he is sharing someone else's thoughts or ideas. This is necessary when paraphrasing or quoting. When using the other person's exact words, quotation marks will also be necessary. He needs to cite all ideas unless they are completely his own or if they are considered general knowledge. He will have to consult resources on how to cite sources accurately or reach out to tutoring services on campus for assistance.