Plagiarism Flashcard

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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 attribution, presenting it as one's own.

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How does plagiarism differ from cheating?

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Plagiarism specifically involves the unauthorized use of someone else's work, while cheating can encompass a broader range of dishonest behaviors, including but not limited to plagiarism.

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Is submitting a paper found online as your own work considered plagiarism?

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Yes, submitting a paper found online that answers assignment instructions exactly is considered plagiarism.

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If you receive an assignment from a friend and make minor changes, is it still plagiarism?

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Yes, even if you change the wording and insert your own ideas, it is still considered plagiarism.

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What is required when using the arguments and opinions of experts in your work?

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You must reference the experts properly to avoid plagiarism.

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If you copy a paragraph from an article and forget to use quotation marks, is it plagiarism?

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Yes, it is considered plagiarism even if you cite the source.

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What are some common forms of plagiarism?

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Common forms of plagiarism include direct copying, paraphrasing without credit, and self-plagiarism.

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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.

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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 is the role of quotation marks in academic writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate that the text within them is taken verbatim from another source.