Understanding Plagiarism with help from Dr. Seuss

According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, what does "to plagiarize" mean?

• To create an entirely new and original idea or product

• To give proper credit to the source when using someone else's ideas or words

• To steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one's own

• To share ideas or words freely without the need for attribution

Which two of the following are considered deliberate plagiarism?

• Not knowing when & how to cite

• Copying text from websites, books, or articles

• Not knowing how to paraphrase or summarize

• Recycling an essay or other assignment you wrote for another class

Which of the following is an example of accidental plagiarism?

• Copying & pasting from web pages and online sources to create patchwork writing

• Buying, downloading, or borrowing a paper

• Neglecting to include parenthetical citations

• Copying text from books and articles

Why might students engage in plagiarism according to the presentation?

• They have too many assignments.

• They did not know how to use proper citation and paraphrasing.

• They find it easier than studying.

• They do not have access to research materials.

According to the presentation, which of the following might lead a student to commit plagiarism?

• Fear of failure.

• Insecurity about their own knowledge and ability.

• Peer pressure.

• Lack of interest in the subject.

How does perception play a role in the problem of plagiarism?

• Students feel that everyone else is doing it.

• Students believe that plagiarism is a form of flattery.

• Students do not perceive what they are doing as unethical or dishonest.

• Students perceive plagiarism as a necessary evil.

Which of the following accurately describes "The Ghost Writer" form of plagiarism?

• Copying significant portions of text from several different sources and tweaking the sentences to make them fit together.

• The writer turns in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.

• Copying significant portions of text straight from a single source, without alteration.

• Paraphrasing the ideas from a source without giving credit.

What does "The Photocopy" refer to in the context of plagiarism?

• The writer turns in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.

• Copying ideas from a source and providing proper citation.

• Copying significant portions of text straight from a single source, without alteration.

• Writing an original piece that is inspired by another work.

How is "The Potluck Paper" form of plagiarism carried out?

• The writer turns in another's work, word-for-word, as his or her own.

• Copying significant portions of text straight from a single source, without alteration.

• Copying from several different sources and tweaking the sentences to make them fit together while retaining most of the original phrasing.

• Citing all sources properly and paraphrasing the content.

What is "The Accidental" form of plagiarism also known as?

• The Careless

• The Original

• The Mosaic

• The Labor of Laziness