No one wants to be accused of plagiarism, something that can ruin careers and educational pursuits. Most of us know that quoting or paraphrasing the work of others requires proper documentation (citation). But what many do not realize is that using work you have done previously is also a form of plagiarism and must be cited.
It can be quite tempting to reuse an old assignment or journal post to complete an assignment, especially if it needs to be done quickly. But with most schools now automatically using plagiarism checking software like SafeAssign or Turnitin, chances are good that your assignment will be flagged. How can you prevent the dreaded matching score? Simple- Cite Yourself. Both APA and MLA provide ways to do just that. Below is a link to the Walden University Writing Center's handout on self citation. It's one of the best I've found.
Walden University Writing Center- Self Citation
