What is Plagiarism?
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is using someone else's words, ideas, or work without giving them credit.
It's like taking someone's painting and signing your name on it!
What are the three types of plagiarism?
1. Direct Plagiarism
2. Mosaic Plagiarism
3. Accidental Plagiarism
What is paraphrasing?
Put the information in your own words and still cite the source.
It's like explaining a movie plot in your own way.
What is direct plagiarism or what are some examples of direct plagiarism?
Using someone else's words, sentences, paragraphs, or entire paper without acknowledging the source
Copying a fellow student’s homework and handing it in as your own.
Using more of a source than you acknowledged in your citation
Buying an essay, paper, or written work online without acknowledging the source
Using teacher manuals or answer keys
How can you avoid direct plagiarism?
By using quotation marks and citing the source of the information.
How do you quote someone correctly?
Always give credit to the original source with a proper citation.
Use quotes if using the exact words of the original source.
What is mosaic plagiarism?
Mixing copied text with your own writing without proper attribution.
Paraphrasing someone else's ideas, opinions, or theory without acknowledging the source
Imitating someone else's structure or argument without acknowledging the source
How can someone accidentally plagiarize?
Forgetting to cite sources or improperly paraphrasing someone else's work. (It's like telling a story you heard but forgetting to mention who originally told it.)
Why might plagiarism affect your grades?
1. The first time you can redo the assignment for 70% credit.
2. The second time you will receive a zero on the plagiarized assignment, and there will be no chance to redo the assignment for credit.
3. The third time there will be a meeting to make sure this is the correct setting for the student's education.
Why is it important to give credit?
In short, giving credit is about being honest, fair, and respectful, and it helps you build trust and avoid problems.
(Honesty, Respect, Trust, Fairness, Avoiding Trouble, Helping Others Learn)