Understanding Plagiarism and Copyright

This video tutorial provides an overview of plagiarism and copyright, explaining Michener's academic integrity policy on plagiarism and how to avoid it through proper referencing. It differentiates plagiarism from copyright, which is governed by laws controlling the use of intellectual property. The video also discusses serious forms of plagiarism like impersonation and offers resources for proper citation. Viewers are encouraged to use tools like Zotero and contact the LRC for further assistance.

What are the two main topics discussed in the video?

• Plagiarism and Academic Writing

• Copyright and Plagiarism

• Research Methods and Plagiarism

• Copyright and Digital Media

According to Michener's policy, what constitutes plagiarism?

• Using another's work without specific reference

• Citing all sources correctly

• Using another's work with permission

• Creating original content

What is a key method to avoid committing plagiarism?

• Using only online sources

• Copying and pasting with citation

• Providing proper referencing

• Avoiding all external sources

Which tool can help with formatting citations?

• Photoshop

• PowerPoint

• Zotero

• Excel

What is considered a more serious form of plagiarism?

• Accidental omission of a citation

• Impersonation

• Using outdated sources

• Citing too many sources

How is copyright different from plagiarism?

• Copyright is a set of laws by governments

• Copyright is a set of institutional rules

• Copyright is not legally binding

• Copyright only applies to digital media

Which of the following is an example of copyright infringement?

• Creating a parody of a song

• Downloading a textbook without purchase

• Citing a book in a research paper

• Using a public domain image

What should you do if you have questions about plagiarism?

• Search online forums

• Ask a friend

• Contact the LRC

• Ignore them