​Plagiarism is ​using someone else’s work in a way that makes it seem like it is your own. It is important to note that you can plagiarise on purpose (by copying work or getting someone else to write it for you) or accidental​ly (by being careless with your referencing)​. Whitecliffe uses a plagiarism detection ​​service called Turnitin to check your work for matching text. Before handing in your essay you will be required to submit it to Turnitin​ for a plagiarism report. This gives you the opportunity to review your referencing, and assures your tutors that the work is your own.