E-N.1 Identify and correct plagiarism

Identify and correct plagiarism

key notes:

Definition: Plagiarism is when someone takes someone else’s work, ideas, or words and presents them as their own without giving proper credit.
Examples: Copying text from books, websites, or friends without permission or proper acknowledgment.

Direct Plagiarism: Copying someone’s exact words or ideas without quoting or citing them.
Paraphrasing without Credit: Rewriting someone else’s ideas in your own words without giving them credit.
Self-Plagiarism: Reusing your own previous work without permission or proper acknowledgment.
Accidental Plagiarism: Unintentionally failing to cite sources or not understanding proper citation methods.

Ethical Concerns: Taking credit for someone else’s work is dishonest and unfair.
Consequences: In school, plagiarism can lead to poor grades, loss of trust, or disciplinary actions.
Hinders Learning: It prevents students from learning to think and write independently.

Paraphrase Properly: Always rewrite information in your own words while still giving credit to the original source.
Use Quotations: If you’re using someone else’s exact words, put them in quotation marks and cite the source.
Cite Sources: Include proper citations (like in-text citations or a bibliography) to show where the information came from.
Use Plagiarism Checkers: Tools like plagiarism checkers can help identify unintentional plagiarism.

Identify the Source: Find the original source of the material that has been copied.
Cite Properly: Make sure to provide the correct citation format (author, title, page number, etc.) for the original work.
Rewrite the Content: If paraphrased improperly, rewrite the content in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

Encourages Creativity: Creating your own work fosters critical thinking and creativity.
Builds Academic Integrity: Original work shows honesty and respect for others’ ideas.

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