Avoiding Plagiarism

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is putting someone else's ideas in your own words without copying their exact phrasing.

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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 your own.

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What should you do when using a direct quotation?

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You should use quotation marks and provide a citation to indicate the source of the text.

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What is common knowledge?

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Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and accepted, which does not require citation.

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Why is it important to cite sources?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original authors, helps avoid plagiarism, and allows readers to verify the information.

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What does it mean to use quotation marks?

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Using quotation marks indicates that the text within them is taken directly from another source.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, providing details about where the information was obtained.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording specific ideas in your own words, while summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a larger text.

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What is the consequence of plagiarism in academic settings?

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Consequences can include failing the assignment, failing the course, or facing disciplinary action from the school.

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What is an example of common knowledge?

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An example of common knowledge is the fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun.