What is Plagiarism?
Some Terms You Should Know
- Plagiarism
- Taking the work of others and passing it off as your own. Using a paper previously used for another course in a subsequent class.
- Quote
- Text which has been enclosed by quotation marks (""). Quotation marks must enclose passages taken directly from a source.
- Citing/Citation
- Inserting the name of the source in context. Citations are listed on a page called Works Cited. It should include all of the works used to complete the paper.
- Paraphrase
- To restate in a different form. A student paraphrases when he restates the ideas of a passage in another manner than the original. This must be cited and quotation marks must be used for phrases taken directly from the quote.
- Common Knowledge
- Information that is commonly known such as the year Columbus landed in the new world or what city is nicknamed "The Big Apple:.
For a more extensive list of definitions pertaining to plagiarism visit the Terminology page of the "Faculty Guide to Plagiarism" located at the University of Alberta's site.
What Do You Know About Plagiarism?
Use the information on this Safety Net web page to learn about the following:
- According to the "Plagiarism Page" of the Safety Net web page what does plagiarism challenge?
- Identify two ways that plagiarism may occur.
- Why do you think plagiarism is wrong? Check the Safety Net section that discusses the significance of plagiarism. Did you think of the same reasons listed here?
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