plagiarismPPT
DefinitionPlagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or phra...
DefinitionPlagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or phrases without properly crediting them. It can range from purposeful plagiarism, i.e., passing off someone else's work as your own, to unintentional plagiarism, i.e., not giving proper credit to someone else's work.Plagiarism is considered unethical and can have serious consequences in academic and professional contexts. It can result in lower grades, disqualification from a course, or even expulsion from a program.Examples of PlagiarismParaphrasing without CreditParaphrasing someone else's work without proper attribution is considered plagiarism. For example, if you rewrite a passage from a research paper without citing the original source, this is plagiarism.Word-for-Word PlagiarismCopying someone else's exact words without quotation marks is also considered plagiarism. This includes copying sentences, paragraphs, or entire articles without proper attribution.Self-PlagiarismReusing your own work without proper attribution is also considered plagiarism. This includes submitting the same paper or assignment for two different courses without informing the instructors.Avoiding PlagiarismCiting SourcesAlways cite the sources you use in your work, whether it is a book, article, website, or any other information. Use parenthetical citations or footnotes to indicate where you obtained the information.Paraphrasing CorrectlyWhen paraphrasing someone else's work, make sure to put it in your own words. Avoid using the same phrases or sentences as the original source. Paraphrasing correctly means that your reader should be able to distinguish between your work and the original source.Quoting Exact PhrasesWhen quoting someone else's exact phrases, enclose them in quotation marks. Make sure to provide the source and page number where you obtained the quote.Avoiding Plagiarism in Quoted MaterialWhen quoting from a source that is already attributed to someone else, make sure not to include any plagiarized content. This means that you should avoid including any sentences or paragraphs that you copied verbatim from the source text. Paraphrase or summarize the ideas while quoting to ensure that you do not plagiarize.Self-Plagiarism AwarenessBe aware that reusing your own work without proper attribution is also considered plagiarism. If you are submitting a paper or assignment for a different course, make sure to inform the instructor that you have already submitted the same work for another course. This will help you avoid any unintentional plagiarism.Resources for Avoiding PlagiarismYour School/College's Office for Academic IntegrityContact your school or college's Office for Academic Integrity for more information and resources on avoiding plagiarism. They may provide workshops or handouts on plagiarism and how to avoid it.Academic Integrity WebsitesThere are many websites dedicated to academic integrity and plagiarism prevention, such as http://www.academicintegrity.org/ and http://www.plagiarism.org/. These websites provide information on plagiarism and how to avoid it, as well as resources on academic integrity.
