Often we are tasked with conducting research and writing reports. In order to complete the tasks, we search the web to find secondary data sources. There's nothing wrong with using secondary data sources to compile data for a project. However, be very careful of how that information is presented in your report or project to avoid plagiarism.
Plagiarism is defined as copying or using someone else's words or ideas as your own. While that seems simple and logical, sometimes plagiarism is not always intentional.
For instance, stating statistics or survey results cannot often be "reworded". To avoid plagiarism, simply state the source of the data and give credit to the author.
The following is an example of how to cite works for an article on a website.
Here are some helpful links that further discuss how to cite data sources:
