Exploring the Fundamentals of Plagiarism

Professor Andrew Young discusses plagiarism in two lessons. The first lesson covers the definition and importance of avoiding plagiarism, using examples from music and academia. The second lesson focuses on how to avoid plagiarism by understanding citation styles and proper documentation. The video emphasizes the seriousness of plagiarism and provides guidance on using MLA format for citations.

What is plagiarism according to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary?

• Citing all sources correctly

• Using another person's words or ideas with permission

• Using another person's words or ideas without giving credit

• Creating original content

Why is giving credit important when using someone else's words or ideas?

• It shows you have read widely

• It impresses your professor

• It avoids plagiarism

• It makes your work look longer

What was the outcome of the plagiarism case involving Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines'?

• Marvin Gaye's family lost the case

• Robin Thicke had to pay $7.3 million

• The case was dismissed

• Robin Thicke won the case

What can be a consequence of plagiarism in academia?

• Getting a higher grade

• Receiving a commendation

• Failing the assignment or course

• Winning a scholarship

What should you do if your professor does not specify a citation style?

• Ask the professor for clarification

• Use any style you prefer

• Use APA style by default

• Do not cite any sources

Which citation style is often preferred in the liberal arts and humanities?

• Harvard

• APA

• Chicago

• MLA

What is an example of an obvious act of plagiarism?

• Using a spell checker

• Citing all sources correctly

• Buying an essay from a website

• Writing your own essay

Why is paraphrasing without giving credit still considered plagiarism?

• Because it is still using someone else's ideas

• Because it is not in your own words

• Because it is too short

• Because it is not a direct quote

What are the two essential ingredients for documenting a source in MLA format?

• Title page and bibliography

• Cover page and endnotes

• Works cited page and in-text citation

• Abstract and footnotes

What is the purpose of a works cited page in MLA format?

• To list all the sources used in alphabetical order

• To include images and graphs

• To summarize the essay

• To provide a biography of the author