Plagiarism

Plagiarism is using someone's ideas or words without giving them credit.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.8

Copying and pasting without citing the source is plagiarism.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.6

CCSS.W.7.8

If you want to use someone's exact words, you DON'T have to use quotation marks as long as you cite them.

• True - citing the source is enough documentation for a direct quote

• False - you only need quotation marks as documentation for a direct quote

• False - you need to use quotation marks AND cite the source for a direct quote

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

When you paraphrase (put something in your own words), you don't have to cite your source.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

If you ACCIDENTALLY forget to cite your source, it's still considered plagiarism.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.6

CCSS.W.7.8

Paying someone to write a paper for you is NOT plagiarism.

• True

• Fasle

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

Which is NOT an example of plagiarism?

• If you write a paper for one class, and then turn in the same paper again for another class

• Using information from research with proper citations and documentation

• Rewording someone else's work by only changing a couple words

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

What can you do if you don't know whether something is plagiarized?

• Talk to your dog

• Nothing - continue with your assignment and hope for the best

• Ask a teacher

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

There are times when plagiarism is okay.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.8

Consequences for plagiarism increase as you get older.

• True

• False