L6 Avoiding Plagiarism

• What is plagiarism?

  The passing of someone else’s work as your own.
• What does it mean to not acknowledge when using information from other writers?

  It means failing to give credit for data, tables, figures, or graphics used from other sources.
• What is inadequate paraphrasing?

  It is the act of presenting another’s work or ideas as your own without proper attribution.
• What are some examples of what plagiarism looks like?

  Copying someone’s work and failure to cite a source.
• What is direct plagiarism?

  It is the word-for-word transcription of someone else's work without attribution.
• Why is direct plagiarism considered unethical?

  Because it is academically dishonest and can lead to disciplinary actions.
• What is an example of direct plagiarism provided in the material?

  A student copying a passage word-for-word from a source without quotation marks.
• What is self-plagiarism?

  It occurs when a student submits their own previous work without permission from all professors involved.
• Why is self-plagiarism unacceptable in academic settings?

  Because it involves submitting the same work for different assignments without permission.
• What is mosaic plagiarism?

  It occurs when a student borrows phrases from a source without using quotation marks.
• How is mosaic plagiarism viewed in academic settings?

  It is considered academically dishonest and punishable.
• What is an example of mosaic plagiarism provided in the material?

  A student borrowing phrases with slight variations from a source without citation.
• What is accidental plagiarism?

  It occurs when a person neglects to cite their sources or misquotes them unintentionally.
• How can students avoid accidental plagiarism?

  By learning how to cite their sources and taking careful notes during research.
• What are the methods to avoid plagiarism?

  • Summarize: Reference the original source, use your own words, and keep it shorter.
  • Paraphrase: Reference the original source, use your own words, and length may vary.
  • Quote: Reference the original source, use exact words with quotation marks, and include page numbers.
  • Provide a References page for all cited sources.
  • Document all visual images, charts, and graphs properly.
• What should be included in a References page?

  All sources cited in the paper must be listed.
• Why is it important to document visual images, charts, and graphs?

  To ensure proper attribution and avoid plagiarism.
• What are the potential consequences of plagiarism?

  Academic penalties, including expulsion.
• Why is understanding the different types of plagiarism important?

  It is crucial for maintaining academic integrity.
• What citation styles should students be familiar with to avoid plagiarism?

  APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
• How can educators help students avoid plagiarism?

  By providing guidelines on proper citation and academic integrity.