How can I avoid plagiarism while writing?

Reading a wide variety of sources and referencing them when citing the work is critical. I personally read about a topic to gather as much information as possible. This builds a structure for me to begin my writing. I will summarise individual articles (in my own words). For example, what is the aim of the author's work, what point were they trying communicate, and if they did this successfully. I then begin my writing and incorporate the summary, while referencing the author's surname and year their writing was published. So in effect, I won't be referring back to their writing but my own summary. This prevents any plaigerism, or collusion of any sort. The bottom line, as also stated by Ms Vorster is give credit, so reference the author and write your own words to summarise the author's work.

Creativity in writing and write about everything in this world should in own words. When we can speak same we can write it but we should do practice for it. In Islam,Allah order to read and write. Firstly Quran is read then is written. Write in own words is great ability.

Write original stuff as much as possible. To make sure your material is original, check it with CopyScape Premium. If in the event you really need to copy a text, be sure to acknowledge the source.

Give credit where it is due. Use you own words when using another article as proof for a statement.

Plagiaris is Not good, doing independently on one self is needed. in writing IF and only if needed coation or sitation of the writer name,year, wheret it published is good.  

Honesty Honesty the focus Objectivity Knowledge

Create our own sentence while writing any thing.

Plagiarism can be avoided by devolting time to studying and researching. References must be made to other writers' work used in your own writing.

Personally, I think by using citation and quote from your source (and add your own idea). 

Paraphrase the idea of the source text and then cite the work. This way you avoid plagiarism and you give the writer their credit.