Is this Plagiarism?
If you use a paragraph from a source but change a few words, is this still plagiarism?
What is yes, unless proper attribution is given.
BONUS: What type of plagiarism would this be?
This type of plagiarism involves copying and pasting text from a source while changing a few words or phrases to make it appear original. What is it called?
What is Mosaic Plagiarism?
Name a situation where self-plagiarism might occur, involving the republication of one's own work.
What is "submitting the same paper to multiple classes" or "republishing a previous article without proper citation"?
What is the name of one commonly used citation style that helps writers give proper credit to the sources they use in their work.
What is MLA formatting?
If you unintentionally forget to cite a source, is it still considered plagiarism?
What is yes? (Failure to give proper credit, even if unintentional, is still considered plagiarism.)
When an author reuses their own previously published work without proper citation, it is known as what type of plagiarism?
What is Self-Plagiarism?
In direct plagiarism, what two elements are typically missing from the copied text that distinguish it from proper citation?
What are "quotation marks" and "proper citation"?
What is the primary concern with self-plagiarism in a career?
What is the potential for misleading or duplicative publications?
What is common knowledge?
Things the general person would accept or know without having to look at a source.
This type of plagiarism involves copying and pasting verbatim from a source without using quotation marks or proper citation. What is it?
What is Direct Plagiarism?
To avoid mosaic plagiarism, what important practice should writers follow when incorporating information from sources into their own work?
What is "properly citing sources" or "using quotation marks for direct quotes"?
What is the potential ethical concern with self-plagiarism, especially in academic and publishing contexts?
What is "misrepresentation of original work" or "violating academic integrity"? (Or something similar)
Can you use information from a public domain source without citation?
No. It is still considered plagiarism, even if it is in the public domain. You are free to use it, so long as you provide a reference.
This unethical practice occurs when multiple individuals collaborate on an assignment but submit it as their individual work.
What is collusion?
What is the term for the act of presenting someone else's words or ideas as one's own without giving credit, often involving the lifting of entire sentences or paragraphs?
What is Plagiarism?
In academic settings, what are some common consequences for students or researchers caught engaging in direct plagiarism?
What are academic penalties, such as failing the assignment or course, and potential damage to one's academic and professional reputation?
When is it acceptable to use information without citing the source?
When it is Common Knowledge
What is paraphrasing plagiarism?
This type of plagiarism occurs when a person submits someone else's ideas as their own, using their own words, without citation.
Using your own words to explain a source's ideas without giving proper credit is an example of what form of plagiarism?
What is Paraphrasing Plagiarism?
How can writers avoid unintentional plagiarism when conducting research?
What is keeping meticulous notes, distinguishing between personal ideas and borrowed information, and using proper citation methods?