Plagiarism/Paraphrase

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

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What should you do when using a direct quote?

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You need to use quotation marks and cite the source with an in-text citation.

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Why is paraphrasing useful?

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Paraphrasing shows that you understand the sources that contribute to your argument.

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Which type of website may be questionable for research?

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.org websites may be less reliable than .gov or .edu.

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Do you need to cite common knowledge?

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No, you do not need to cite information that is considered common knowledge.

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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.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, giving credit to the original author.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording ideas, while quoting involves using the exact words from a source.

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within your text that indicates the source of information.

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Why is it important to give credit to sources?

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Giving credit to sources is important to avoid plagiarism and to respect the original authors' work.