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What is plagiarism?
What is plagiarism?
To take someone's writing or ideas and pass them off as your own or to take an idea or writing passage from someone else.
Which of the following are examples of plagiarism? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of plagiarism? (Select all that apply)
What are reasons people plagiarize?
What are reasons people plagiarize?
Lack of confidence in writing abilities, poor time management, view cheating as a game.
What is a citation?
What is a citation?
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What do you make sure of in your sentence?
What do you make sure of in your sentence?
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When can you use material without citing it?
When can you use material without citing it?
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How can you avoid plagiarism? (Select all that apply)
How can you avoid plagiarism? (Select all that apply)
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Simply changing minor details of a passage does not mean you have avoided plagiarizing.
Simply changing minor details of a passage does not mean you have avoided plagiarizing.
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What is paraphrasing?
What is paraphrasing?
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Paraphrasing includes what?
Paraphrasing includes what?
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You should not give credit when paraphrasing.
You should not give credit when paraphrasing.
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How do I paraphrase?
How do I paraphrase?
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What is summarizing?
What is summarizing?
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Summarizing means to put in your own words.
Summarizing means to put in your own words.
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Do not use citations in summarizing.
Do not use citations in summarizing.
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What five words do you ask yourself?
What five words do you ask yourself?
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Quotes with a few words - use within your own ______.
Quotes with a few words - use within your own ______.
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Quotes of one or more sentences, use your ____ words as ______.
Quotes of one or more sentences, use your ____ words as ______.
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If quotes are longer than ___ sentences, do not use ___________, instead you should ____________. This is called a _____________ ______________.
If quotes are longer than ___ sentences, do not use ___________, instead you should ____________. This is called a _____________ ______________.
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What are the quote rules?
What are the quote rules?
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What are text citations?
What are text citations?
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What is a summary?
What is a summary?
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Study Notes
Plagiarism Overview
- Plagiarism involves taking someone else's ideas or words and presenting them as your own.
- Includes direct copying or minor modifications of original content.
Examples of Plagiarism
- Submitting a bought paper or one from online sources.
- Borrowing and submitting a classmate’s paper.
- Copying text directly from any source without acknowledgment.
- Paraphrasing without proper citation.
Reasons for Plagiarism
- Lack of writing confidence leading to reliance on others.
- Ineffective time management, resulting in last-minute work.
- Low moral standards or viewing cheating as a trivial game.
- Perception of the course's unimportance, affecting effort.
- Overwhelmed by academic workload.
Understanding Citations
- Citations reveal the source of information to the reader.
- Essential for ethical writing and honoring intellectual property.
Citation Methods
- Use direct quotes with author and page number (e.g., “quote…” (LastName page#)).
- Paraphrase accurately and include the citation in your work.
Key Elements in Citations
- Always include the author's name and relevant page number in citations.
Citing Material
- Material can be used without citation if it is common knowledge or universally recognized across multiple sources.
Plagiarism Prevention Strategies
- Avoid cutting and pasting directly from sources.
- Utilize quotations for direct text and ensure clarity in notes.
- Paraphrase by comprehending and summarizing content in your own words.
- Verify paraphrases against original texts to avoid accidental similarities.
True or False Concepts
- Simply changing a few words does not prevent plagiarism; it constitutes another form of it – true.
- Giving credit for ideas and direct quotes is always necessary – false if one thinks otherwise.
Paraphrasing Guidelines
- Read the full article and grasp its meaning thoroughly.
- Identify key ideas and express them in your own language.
- Always include citations for paraphrased content.
Summarizing Concepts
- Summarizing involves distilling major ideas and critical supporting details.
- Citations are necessary even in summaries to credit original authors.
Practical Tips for Using Quotes
- Use short quotes within your own sentences.
- Longer quotes (over four sentences) should be formatted as block quotes, which are indented.
Rules for Quoting
- Use quotation marks for short quotes; indent longer excerpts as block quotes without quotes.
- Always cite the source accurately.
Text Citations
- Required for any quoted, paraphrased, or summarized information not originally yours.
- Position citations close to the information cited, including author last name and page number.
Summary Characteristics
- Brief and focused as compared to paraphrases usually limited to a few sentences.
- Includes who, what, when, where, why, and how of the main idea.
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This quiz focuses on understanding plagiarism and examples of it, essential for maintaining academic integrity. Utilize these flashcards to learn key concepts related to plagiarism in research papers.