Plagiarism is defined as using another’s ideas, words or knowledge in any format (print, online, media, etc.) and passing them on as your own.
Whether it is done intentionally or inadvertently, it is still considered plagiarism.
Plagiarism infringes on a person’s right to intellectual property; it is a form of stealing—committing academic dishonesty and infringes on copyright law.
A good strategy is to take 30 minutes and write a short draft of your sections of your paper without using any notes. It will help you think through what you want to say and help prevent being too dependent upon your sources.
"Here, then, is a brief list of what needs to be credited or documented:
Bottom line, document any words, ideas, or other productions that originate somewhere outside of you."