Finding Rotational Inertia with Thin Rod: Explanation and Example

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Homework Statement


How do I find Rotational inertia of this?http://yfrog.com/e4asdfasdfasdfj. Assumed thin rod (ignore r).

Homework Equations


I=1/12 M L2

The Attempt at a Solution


Cause that equation applies if the rotation axis is at the center, so I doubled d (and got like (2d)2 and (4d)2) and used the equation, but I ended up with something like 5/3Md2, but the answer at the back says its 8/3Md2.
 
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If you know the rotational inertia about the center of mass, use the parallel axis theorem to find the rotational inertia about the end.