Citation and Plagiarism review

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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, effectively passing it off as your own.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Is rewording a source's ideas without credit considered plagiarism?

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Yes, rewording someone else's ideas without giving credit is considered plagiarism.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What should you do if you use a direct quote from a source?

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You should use quotation marks and provide a citation to give proper credit to the original author.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Is stating common knowledge considered plagiarism?

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No, stating common knowledge (like 'it rains often in Seattle') is not considered plagiarism.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is an honest mistake in citation?

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Forgetting to use quotation marks around a direct quote is an honest mistake, but it can still be considered plagiarism if not corrected.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What are the consequences of plagiarism?

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Consequences can include loss of credibility, academic penalties, and legal repercussions.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the purpose of citation?

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The purpose of citation is to give credit to the original sources of information and ideas, allowing readers to locate the original work.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information, typically including details like the author's name, title of the work, and publication date.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Can you plagiarize your own work?

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Yes, reusing your own previous work without citation in a new context can be considered self-plagiarism.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9