Plagiarism

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without giving proper credit, presenting them as your own.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is reading, remembering points from what you read, then writing it in your own words.

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When should you give credit?

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You must give credit for any work that is not your own, including music, videos, and websites.

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What is quoting?

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Quoting is using someone else's exact words, usually indicated by quotation marks.

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When should quoting be used?

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Quoting should be used when a short piece of information is written so beautifully that it should not be changed.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording someone else's ideas in your own words, while quoting involves using their exact words.

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What is a plagiarism checker?

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A plagiarism checker is a tool that helps identify whether a piece of writing contains plagiarized content.

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What is considered partial plagiarism?

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Partial plagiarism occurs when someone copies parts of a work but changes some elements, like names or phrases.

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Why is plagiarism a serious issue?

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Plagiarism is serious because it undermines academic integrity and can lead to severe consequences, including failing grades.

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What should you do if you use someone else's ideas?

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If you use someone else's ideas, you should always give them credit by citing the source.