Avoiding Plagiarism

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or work without proper attribution, presenting them as one's own.

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What is considered common knowledge?

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Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and accepted, such as historical facts or universally recognized truths, which does not require citation.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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Citing sources is important to give credit to the original authors, avoid plagiarism, and allow readers to verify the information.

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What are the consequences of plagiarism?

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Consequences of plagiarism can include academic penalties, loss of credibility, legal repercussions, and damage to one's reputation.

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If you paraphrase information, do you still need to cite it?

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Yes, even if you put information in your own words, you must still cite the original source.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording someone else's ideas in your own words, while quoting involves using the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks.

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What should you do if you are unsure whether something is common knowledge?

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If you are unsure whether something is common knowledge, it is safer to cite the source to avoid potential plagiarism.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, providing details such as the author, title, publication date, and where it can be found.

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What is the purpose of a bibliography?

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A bibliography is a list of sources used in a work, providing readers with information to locate those sources.

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What is self-plagiarism?

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Self-plagiarism occurs when an author reuses their own previously published work without proper citation, presenting it as new.