Navigating the Complexities of Plagiarism

The video discusses the concept of plagiarism through the story of Johnny Theatre, who plagiarizes famous plays and faces severe consequences, including legal action and career ruin. It emphasizes that plagiarism is a crime, whether intentional or not, and highlights the importance of proper citation to avoid such pitfalls. Different types of plagiarism are explained, and the video stresses that citing sources is crucial to avoid legal and academic troubles.

What was Johnny Theatre's original name?

• Jim Dramatist

• Jack Performer

• John Playwright

• Joe Actor

What was the title of the play Johnny plagiarized from David Mamet?

• Death of a Salesman

• The Crucible

• Glengarry Glen Ross

• A Streetcar Named Desire

What is plagiarism considered as?

• A crime

• A minor mistake

• A compliment

• A harmless act

What can happen to students caught plagiarizing?

• They are praised for their creativity

• They get extra homework

• They receive a warning

• They can be expelled or suspended

What is 'copying verbatim'?

• Summarizing someone’s work

• Using someone’s idea with permission

• Copying someone’s work word for word without citation

• Creating original work

What should you do when in doubt about citing?

• Ignore it

• Ask a friend

• Guess

• Always cite

What is the consequence of not citing properly?

• Being ignored

• Getting a higher grade

• Receiving praise

• Getting into trouble

What is the term for changing a few words to make it seem like a different sentence?

• Summarizing

• Paraphrasing

• Quoting

• Referencing

What protects ideas, not just the words expressing them?

• Licenses

• Copyrights

• Patents

• Trademarks

What is the best way to avoid plagiarism?

• Change a few words

• Ignore the original author

• Copy and paste

• Cite your sources properly