Avoiding Plagiarism

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper attribution, presenting it as your own.

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Why is it important to avoid plagiarism?

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Avoiding plagiarism is crucial to maintain academic integrity, respect the original creators' rights, and ensure the credibility of your own work.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, providing details about the work used in your own writing.

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What are common types of plagiarism?

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Common types include direct plagiarism (copying text), self-plagiarism (reusing one's own work), and mosaic plagiarism (mixing copied phrases with original text).

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What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

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The Works Cited page lists all the sources referenced in a work, allowing readers to locate the original materials.

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How should you format a citation for a book?

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A typical book citation includes the author's name, title of the book, publisher, and year of publication.

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What does 'et al.' mean in citations?

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'Et al.' is a Latin abbreviation meaning 'and others,' used when citing a source with multiple authors.

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What should you do if you are unsure whether to cite a source?

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When in doubt, always cite the source to avoid unintentional plagiarism.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is rewording someone else's ideas in your own words while still giving credit to the original source.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting involves using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing the ideas in your own words.