Types of Plagiarism

Types of Plagiarism

Mosaic Plagiarism

• A type of plagiarism that involves borrowing phrases or sentences from various sources and patching them together without proper citation.
• Also known as "patchwork plagiarism" or "intertextual plagiarism".
• Can be intentional or unintentional, but still constitutes plagiarism.

Self-Plagiarism

• The act of presenting one's own previously published work as new and original.
• Can occur when an author reuses their own words, ideas, or research without properly citing themselves.
• Can be considered a form of academic dishonesty.

Accidental Plagiarism

• Unintentional plagiarism that occurs due to a lack of understanding of proper citation practices or careless research habits.
• Can be avoided with proper education on citation styles and academic integrity.
• Still considered plagiarism, even if unintentional.

Direct Plagiarism

• The most obvious and intentional form of plagiarism.
• Involves copying and pasting entire sentences, paragraphs, or even entire works without proper citation or credit.
• Often considered the most egregious form of academic dishonesty.

Note: These types of plagiarism are not mutually exclusive, and instances of plagiarism may involve multiple types simultaneously.