Many writers accused of plagiarism claim that they inadvertently include others' work, explains a recent article in the magazine the Columbia Journalism Review. In response, Craig Silverman, the editor of RegretTheError.com, suggests methods that writers and editors can use to avoid plagiarism in their work.

For writers, tips include keeping research separate from writings-in-progress, placing quotation marks around quotes as soon as they are added to stories and using Google to confirm the originality of thoughts and phrases.

Silverman recommends that editors remain aware of writers' tendencies and abilities; if these change drastically, editors should check those pieces for originality. Also, editors should watch for questionable sources and stories based on only one source.

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