Citation and Plagiarism review

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit, which includes quoting a source without citing it, stealing someone's intellectual property, and passing off other people's work as your own.

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Is changing one word in a sentence from a source considered plagiarism?

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Yes, changing one word does not make it original work; it is still considered plagiarism.

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What should you do when you use someone else's ideas in your work?

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You should provide proper citations to give credit to the original source.

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What is the purpose of citing sources?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original authors, allows readers to verify information, and helps avoid plagiarism.

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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 with quotation marks, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing the ideas in your own words.

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When is it acceptable to use someone else's work?

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It is acceptable to use someone else's work when you provide proper citations and give credit to the original author.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, which includes details like the author's name, title of the work, and publication date.

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Can common knowledge be plagiarized?

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No, common knowledge (facts widely known and undisputed) does not need to be cited and cannot be plagiarized.

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What are the consequences of plagiarism?

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Consequences can include failing the assignment, disciplinary action from the school, and damage to one's academic reputation.

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What is the term for using someone else's work without proper credit?

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Plagiarism.