Plagiarism & Research Skills

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism occurs when someone takes credit for an idea or work that is not theirs.

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Is it true that if plagiarism was accidental, it is not plagiarism?

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False. Even accidental plagiarism is still considered plagiarism.

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Is Google a reliable source of information?

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False. Google is a search engine, not a source. The information found on Google needs to be verified.

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Can you submit the same work for different classes?

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False. Submitting the same work for different classes is considered self-plagiarism.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing means to restate someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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Summarizing means to give a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording specific ideas, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas into a shorter form.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a way to give credit to the original source of information or ideas.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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Citing sources is important to avoid plagiarism and to allow others to find the original work.

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What is self-plagiarism?

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Self-plagiarism occurs when a person submits their own previous work for a new assignment without permission.