Copyright
What is the definition of copyright?
Copyright is a law that gives the creator of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.
Presenting someone else's ideas or work as your own.
What is plagiarism?
What does "citing" refer to?
Acknowledging the source of information or ideas used in your work
What is a common penalty for students caught plagiarizing?
Failing the assignment or course.
What does the copyright symbol look like?
The copyright symbol is "©".
Everyone knows what this means, so I do not have to cite it in my paper. Why don't you have to cite this information?
What is common knowledge?
What is "common knowledge"?
Information that is widely accepted and does not need to be cited.
How can plagiarism impact a student's academic record?
It can lead to disciplinary actions that affect grades and transcripts.
I ran out of time and cut and pasted complete sentences and paragraphs into my paper. I had the same ideas as the author anyway. Did I plagiarize?
Yes, the information must be put in your own words and cited.
What is one way to avoid plagiarism?
Citing your sources properly.
What does "paraphrasing" mean?
Restating someone else's ideas in your own words while still giving credit.
What might happen to a student who submits another's work as their own?
They could be expelled or suspended from school.
How long does copyright protection last for an individual creator?
Copyright protection lasts for the creator's lifetime plus 70 years.
Why is plagiarism considered unethical?
It involves stealing someone else's intellectual property and misrepresenting it as your own.
This is the USE that is given to teachers, students, etc, who meet special rules that enable them to use others' works.
What is fair use?
How much would your grade drop if you were caught plagiarizing the first time?
One letter grade
I got an A on this paper in my last class, so it should get me an A in this class, too! Did I plagiarize?
Yes, you can not resubmit the same work twice even if you change some of the wording!
What are the three main strategies to avoid plagiarism?
Quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
What word is the "law" that prohibits you from plagiarizing, piracy, etc?
What is Copyright?
What can happen if someone is caught plagiarizing in their career?
They may lose their job or face legal action.