Plagiarism

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper acknowledgment, presenting it as your own.

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Is copying someone else's work and submitting it as your own acceptable?

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No, it is considered plagiarism.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A paraphrase is a restatement of a text or passage in your own words, while maintaining the original meaning.

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What should you do if you want to use a quote from an author?

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You should quote the passage and provide proper citation.

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What is the purpose of citing sources?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original authors and allows readers to locate the original work.

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What is a works cited page?

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A works cited page is a list of all the sources referenced in a paper, formatted according to a specific citation style.

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How should sources be ordered on a works cited page?

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Sources should be ordered alphabetically by the first item of each citation.

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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, while paraphrasing involves rewording the original text in your own words.

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What is an example of acceptable use of someone else's work?

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Using a drawing with proper credit given to the illustrator is an example of acceptable use.

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What does it mean to give credit to a source?

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Giving credit means acknowledging the original creator of the work you are using.