Avoiding Plagiarism

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What is plagiarism?

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Taking someone else's work and presenting it as your own

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How can you let others know which information you have taken directly from another source?

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By using quotation marks

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What should you do if you're not sure where a piece of information has come from?

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Avoid using it

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What is the purpose of keeping a list of all the sources you used when researching your topic?

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To include them in your bibliography

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Rohan is caught plagiarizing in his assignment. What could be the consequences he might face?

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Reduced grades and possibly failing

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Maya is writing a research paper and wants to include information from another source. How can she identify the information that she has directly taken from that source?

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By using quotation marks or citing the source

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What is the importance of creating a list of all the sources you used when researching your topic?

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Creating a list of all the sources used when researching a topic is important for proper citation and giving credit to the original authors or creators of the information.

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When Daniel, Isla, and Benjamin come across a news article on social media about a recent event, and they are unsure about the origin of the information, what steps should they take?

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Verify the information from multiple reliable sources, check for biases or conflicts of interest, look for supporting evidence, consult experts, and use critical thinking.

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Define plagiarism and explain its implications.

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

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What could be the potential consequences if Anika, Avery, and Aiden commit plagiarism?

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Academic penalties, damage to Anika, Avery, and Aiden's reputation, legal consequences, loss of credibility