Citing correctly – avoiding plagiarism: the safe way to the scientific text

• 22.05.2025, 15:00 - 16:45

• Frank, Miklos  ()
• Künzle, Cornelia Denise  ()

• ETH-Bibliothek, Information  ()

• What is the purpose of citations and paraphrases? What are the risks when quoting and how can they be avoided?
• How are citations and the bibliography connected?
• When using AI-based tools, what should you pay attention to considering prevention of plagiarism?
• Which forms of plagiarism exist and how can you avoid them?

At the end of the course, you

• will be able to distinguish between the types of plagiarism and know how to avoid them through correct citation and paraphrasing.
• will be aware that there are different citation styles and subject conventions and know where to find the relevant information.
• you know what you should pay attention to considering prevention of plagiarism when using AI-based tools.

Prevention of plagiarism

• Bachelor`s students
• Master`s students
• Doctoral students
• Scientific staff

ETH Library, foyer, floor H, main building ETH Zurich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich

Access to and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at info@library.ethz.ch so that we can optimally meet your needs.