Plagiarism

What is plagiarism?

• Intentionally using someone elses ideas as your own.
• Quoting too much of someone elses work, even if you give them credit.

How do I avoid plagiarism?

• Put everything into my own words.
• Be super sneaky about my sources.
• Give credit to the source of every idea that isn't mine.
• Make a Works Cited page.

Copying and pasting from a website is never ok.

• True
• False

What is the definition of "common knowledge"

• Information only famous people know.
• Information most people know and can be found in lots of places.
• Information teachers give all of their students.
• Knowledge we are born with.

What are some common consequences for plagiarism?

• A zero on the assignment.
• Expulsion from school.
• Legal action including fines and possibly jail time.
• All of the above.