What is Plagiarism?
Define plagiarism in your own words.
Plagiarism is using someone else’s words, ideas, or work without giving them credit
Copying a sentence word-for-word without a citation—plagiarism or not?
Plagiarism
This sentence is plagiarized: "The Civil War started in 1861 and ended in 1865." How can you fix it?
No citation is needed because this is common knowledge.
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association.
What is one tool you can use to check for plagiarism?
Turnitin, Grammarly
True or False: Changing a few words in a sentence means it’s not plagiarism.
False. If the structure and ideas remain the same without citation, it is still plagiarism.
Summarizing an article in your own words and citing the source—plagiarism or not?
Not plagiarism.
Rewrite this sentence to properly paraphrase: "The Great Depression caused economic hardships across America."
Source is needed
What information is needed for an in-text citation in MLA format?
Author’s last name and page number (e.g., Smith 23).
Name a note-taking strategy that helps prevent plagiarism
Use quotation marks around direct quotes and write down the source immediately.
Give one reason why plagiarism is a serious issue.
It is considered academic dishonesty, can result in failing a class, and damages credibility.
Using AI-generated text without citation—plagiarism or not?
Plagiarism (if you present it as your own work).
What should you do if you’re unsure whether something is plagiarism?
Cite the source or ask your instructor for guidance.
Where should you place a Works Cited page?
At the end of the paper on a separate page.
What should you do if you can't find the author of a source?
Use the organization’s name or the title of the webpage instead.
What is "self-plagiarism"?
Reusing your own work from a previous assignment without permission or citation.
Changing a few words in a passage but keeping the structure the same—plagiarism or not?
Plagiarism (this is known as "patchwriting").
What’s wrong with this citation?
Dolby, Nadine. “Research in Youth Culture and Policy: Current Conditions and Future Directions.” Social Work and Society: The International Online-Only Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, www.socwork.net/sws/article/view/60/362. Accessed 20 May 2009.
The publication date is missing.
What’s the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?
A direct quote uses the author’s exact words in quotation marks, while a paraphrase restates the idea in your own words.
What is a summary, and how does it differ from paraphrasing?
A summary condenses the main ideas of a source, while a paraphrase restates a specific passage in different words.
What is the difference between accidental and intentional plagiarism?
Accidental plagiarism happens when a student forgets to cite or incorrectly paraphrases, while intentional plagiarism is deliberately copying someone else's work.
Using a statistic from a research paper without citing the source—plagiarism or not?
Plagiarism (unless it is common knowledge).
How would you properly cite a book in MLA format?
Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Date.
What should the citation for a website with an author and date look like?
Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page." Website Name, Publisher, Date, URL.
How can you use AI tools responsibly in writing?
Use them for brainstorming or grammar checking, but always fact-check and cite sources. Do not use it to write your work.