Plagiarism

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the use of another's original words or ideas without giving proper credit.

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What are the consequences of plagiarism?

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Consequences of plagiarism include academic penalties such as failing grades, suspension, or expulsion.

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What does it mean to 'cite your source'?

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Citing your source means providing information about where you obtained your knowledge or information.

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Is submitting someone else's work as your own considered plagiarism?

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Yes, submitting someone else's work as your own is considered plagiarism.

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If you change the words around, do you still need to cite the source?

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Yes, you still need to cite the source even if you change the words.

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What is the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing?

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Plagiarism is using someone else's work without credit, while paraphrasing is rewording someone else's ideas and still giving credit.

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What is a common myth about plagiarism?

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A common myth is that plagiarism only occurs when you copy text verbatim.

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What is the purpose of citing sources?

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The purpose of citing sources is to give credit to the original authors and to allow readers to verify the information.

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Can you plagiarize from your own work?

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Yes, you can plagiarize from your own work if you submit the same work for different assignments without permission.

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What is a citation style?

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A citation style is a set of rules for how to format citations in academic writing, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago.