The document discusses plagiarism and its negative consequences. It defines plagiarism as copying another's writing and submitting it as one's own work. Several examples are provided of students committing plagiarism by copying articles from sources and passing them off as their own work to a teacher. The document emphasizes that plagiarism is considered cheating, is not permitted in any class or university, and can result in failure if detected. It also notes that while the internet makes plagiarism easier, it also enables teachers to more easily identify plagiarized content. Students are advised to only submit their original work and to ask the teacher if they have any questions about plagiarism.

1. Plagiarism Plagiarism is when a person copies the writing of another person and submits it as their own

2. Plagiarism I have to speak with you about plagiarism because it is very common. Many students have even told me that they didn’t know that plagiarism was wrong.

3. Plagiarism Plagiarism is wrong! Plagiarism is cheating. There’s a saying that “cheaters never prosper.”

4. Plagiarism The Internet has made it easier for students to plagiarize.

5. Plagiarism Example A student uses Google to find an excellent article. Next, the student copies the article and gives it to their teacher. The teacher believes the student wrote this paper.

6. Plagiarism Example

7. Plagiarism Example A student copies an article from Wikipedia and uses it for an essay. The teacher believes the student wrote the essay.

8. Plagiarism Example A student copies an article from a magazine and gives it to their teacher. The teacher believes that the student wrote this paper.

9. Plagiarism Plagiarism is not allowed in this class. Students who plagiarize will receive an F.

10. Plagiarism Plagiarism is never allowed at a university. Plagiarism is a big problem all over the world.

11. Plagiarism The Internet has made it easier for students to plagiarize, but it has also made it easier for teachers to uncover plagiarism.

12. Plagiarism You can only become a better writer if you do your own work. I only want to read papers that you have written. Do not copy or plagiarize from the Internet, books, newspapers, magazines or any other sources.

13. Plagiarism There will be questions about plagiarism on the mid-term.

14. Plagiarism Please speak with me if you have any questions.