# This platform makes it very hard for plagiarism to exist and to avoid it, you should follow the following processes to avoid been flagged. ![1621806469189.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQRAqmSd8XsQ6q2MiQH78kGgET1THBvkd9b1Ze7z79r4T/1621806469189.jpg)" ^unsplash.com

# What is plagiarism and why is steemit so serious about it? This is simply using someone's content without giving them credit for their ideas and this contents can be creations, write ups, stories, videos or pictures etc and Steemit disapproves of this because the platform encourages the use of original content also known as # 'proof of brain.' # Citation and how to avoid plagiarism Citation simply means giving reference to someone's original work thereby directly giving credit to them for using their ideas. # Citation and why it is important Citing a work doesn't only add more value to your work but it also gives credit and merit to the original source hereby allowing you to show case your work as a researcher and it also proves that you don't give room for plagiarism and it reduces your chances of been flagged on steemit # Citation and how to give a citation properly You Simply give a citation with the quotation mark “” or with the markup > and I would use one of my favorite topics to enlight you on crypto. # NB: 1. Always keep in mind that citation is important but adding the link of the source of the website makes your citation process complete and gives more reference and merit to the original work you are sitting 2. Remember to give a citation even when paraphrasing so as to get a close content with the original work as seen in my example below # Example 1: Copy And Paste With Link Source "Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are entered into circulation, but it is also a critical component of the maintenance and development of the blockchain ledger. It is performed using very sophisticated computers that solve extremely complex computational math problems."" ^{investopedia.com}

Or by using the Markup and seen bellow >"Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are entered into circulation, but it is also a critical component of the maintenance and development of the blockchain ledger. It is performed using very sophisticated computers that solve extremely complex computational math problems."" ^{click me}

# Example 2: Paraphrased Citation With Link Source >"Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are ejected into circulation, and it is also an important component of the maintenance and development of the blockchain ledger which is performed using sophisticated computers that solve complex computational math problems."" ^{investopedia.com}

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to know more about the Steemit Content Etiquette and how to do it better # I have read and understood the Steemit etiquette on the Steemit community and will do my best to embrace them. Special thanks to @cryptokannon @awesononso @alphafx @whitestallion @steemitblog @nattybongo @sumit71428