Plagiarism is when you do not include the original author's information in your paper. It is a punishable offense, and it is a form of intellectual
theft.
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Introduction
The word plagiarism has come from the Latin
word 'plagiarius,' which means to kidnap. It is the
act of using someone else's ideas, phrases, or
thoughts as your own without giving credit to the
other person.
Plagiarism is when you do not include the original
author's information in your paper. It is a
punishable offense, and it is a form of intellectual
theft.
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4. Types of Plagiarism
There are different types of plagiarism and all are
severe violations of academic honesty.
Types of plagiarism are as follow:
Direct Plagiarism
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Self Plagiarism
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Mosaic Plagiarism
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Accidental Plagiarism
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5. 1. Direct Plagiarism:
Definition:
Direct plagiarism is the most straightforward form, where a person copies a
portion of someone else's work without giving proper credit. It involves lifting
entire sentences, paragraphs, or more from a source without using quotation
marks or citing the original author.
Example:
If a student copies a paragraph from a book or an online article word-for-word
and presents it as their own work without citation, it is considered direct
plagiarism.
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6. 2. Self-Plagiarism
Definition:
Self-plagiarism, also known as autoplagiarism, occurs when a person submits
their own previously submitted work for a new assignment without proper
citation or permission. It involves reusing one's own work without
acknowledgment.
Example:
If a student submits an essay they wrote for a previous class as part of their
current assignment without indicating that it's a recycled piece, it constitutes
self-plagiarism.
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7. 3. Mosaic Plagiarism
Definition:
Mosaic plagiarism, also known as patchwriting, involves taking bits and pieces
from various sources and integrating them into one's own work without proper
citation. It often includes rephrasing or slightly altering the language of the
original source but still lacks proper attribution.
Example:
If a student combines sentences or phrases from different articles, rearranges
the words, but fails to acknowledge the original sources, it is considered mosaic
plagiarism.
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8. 4. Accidental Plagiarism
Definition:
Accidental plagiarism occurs when a person unintentionally fails to give proper
credit to the original source. It can happen due to a lack of understanding of
citation rules, poor note-taking, or careless mistakes.
Example:
If a student forgets to include a citation for a piece of information they found
during research because they were in a rush, it could be deemed accidental
plagiarism.
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9. Consequences of
Plagiarism
The consequences of plagiarism can have significant academic,
professional, and legal ramifications. Here's an overview:
Academic Consequences
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Damage to Reputation
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Legal Consequences
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Personal Consequences
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10. 1. Academic
Plagiarism can result in failing grades for
the assignment or the entire course.
Repeated instances may lead to more
severe penalties, including academic
probation, suspension, or expulsion.
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11. 2. Damage to Reputation
Professional Reputation: Plagiarism can harm an
individual's professional reputation within academic and
professional circles. Colleagues and employers may
view it as a breach of trust and integrity.
Public Reputation: High-profile cases of plagiarism can
attract public attention, leading to embarrassment and
damage to one's personal and professional image.
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12. 3. Legal Consequences
Intellectual Property Laws: Plagiarism
involves the unauthorized use of someone
else's work, violating intellectual property
laws. Legal action, including lawsuits, may
be pursued by the original authors or
copyright holders.
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13. 4. Personal Consequences
Stress and Anxiety: The fear of being caught or
facing consequences can lead to increased stress
and anxiety for individuals involved in plagiarism.
Loss of Trust: Plagiarism can result in the loss of
trust from peers, mentors, and colleagues,
impacting personal relationships and collaborative
opportunities.
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14. How To Avoid Plagiarism
Cite while you write
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Avoid Copy Pasting
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Use Short Quotations
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Permission From the Copyright Holder
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Manage Your Time Effectively
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Plagiarism Detection Tools
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15. How To Avoid Plagiarism
1. Cite While You Write:
As you incorporate information from sources into
your writing, immediately provide proper citations.
Utilize the citation style recommended by your
institution (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) to give credit to
the original authors.
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16. How To Avoid Plagiarism
2. Avoid Copy-Pasting:
Resist the urge to copy and paste content directly
from sources into your work. Instead, read and
understand the material, and then rephrase it in
your own words to demonstrate comprehension.
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17. How To Avoid Plagiarism
3. Use Short Quotations:
If you need to include verbatim text, limit it to short
quotations and enclose them within quotation
marks. Clearly attribute the quoted material to its
original source to avoid plagiarism.
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18. How To Avoid Plagiarism
4. Permission from the Copyright Holder:
Seek explicit permission from the copyright holder
if you plan to use a substantial portion of
copyrighted material. This applies to text, images,
or any other content protected by copyright laws.
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19. How To Avoid Plagiarism
5. Manage Your Time Effectively:
Procrastination can lead to rushed and careless
writing, increasing the likelihood of unintentional
plagiarism. Plan your assignments well in advance.
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20. How To Avoid Plagiarism
6. Plagiarism Detection Tools:
Check Your Work with Plagiarism Detection Tools.
Use plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin,
Grammarly) to review your work and identify
potential instances of unintentional plagiarism.
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21. Citation Formats
APA (American Psychological Association)
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MLA (Modern Language Association)
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Chicago
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22. APA (American Psychological Association)
1. Book:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of Book: Capital letter also for subtitle.
Publisher.
Example:
Smith, J. A. (2019). The Art of Writing. Academic Press.
2. Online Journal Article:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of
Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. URL.
Example:
Johnson, M., & Williams, L. B. (2020). The Impact of Technology on
Education. Journal of Educational Technology, 25(3), 112-130.
https://doi.org/10.1234/jet.2020.1234567
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23. MLA (Modern Language Association)
1. Book:
Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication
Year.
Example:
Miller, John. The Catcher in the Rye. Random House, 1951.
2. Online Journal Article:
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol.
number, Year, page range. URL.
Example:
Smith, Emma. "The Role of Nature in Romantic Poetry." Journal of
Literature Studies, vol. 40, 2018, pp. 45-60.
www.jstor.org/stable/123456789.
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24. Chicago
1. Book:
Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Place of publication:
Publisher, Year.
Example:
Brown, Michael. The History of Time. Chicago: Time Books, 2005.
2. Online Journal Article:
Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal
volume number (Year): page range. URL.
Example:
Johnson, Lisa. "Artificial Intelligence and Ethics." Journal of Computer
Ethics 29 (2019): 67-82. www.jce.com/article/123456.
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