If people understand plagiarism better and learn how to cite sources correctly, then cases of plagiarism will decrease, leading to more honest and original work.

1. The Plagiarism
Trap:
Here starts the
lesson!
Types, Consequences, and
How to Avoid it
Presented By :- Jatin Varu

2. Hypothesis Research
Questions
If people understand
plagiarism better and learn
how to cite sources correctly,
then cases of plagiarism will
decrease, leading to more
honest and original work.
What are the different types
of plagiarism, and how do
they impact academic and
professional integrity?

3. Table of Contents
Introduction
What is Plagiarism
Types of Plagiarism
4 Types of Plagiarism
Defining Plagiarism
Defination of Plagiarism
How to avoid
How to avoid it in research

4. Introductio
n Plagiarism is more than just
copying—it is taking someone
else's ideas or words and
claiming them as your own.
Words like "copying" and
"borrowing" might make it sound
less serious, but in reality,
plagiarism is a form of
intellectual theft. (kumar)

5. Stolen Words: Forays into the Origins and
Ravages of Plagiarism (1989).
Definition: It is the act of using someone else's words, ideas, or
work without giving proper credit.
Historical Background:
● In ancient times, copying texts was common because
originality was not emphasized.
● During the Renaissance, individual creativity became
important, and plagiarism was seen as wrong.
● In 1709, the first copyright law was introduced in England
to protect authors' rights.
Modern Forms of Plagiarism:
● Directly copying text without citation.
● Paraphrasing someone’s work without credit.
● Reusing one’s own previous work without
acknowledgment (self-plagiarism).
Impact of the Internet: While it has made copying easier, it has
also led to the creation of plagiarism detection tools
(Grossberg)

6. "Plagiarism means the process or practice of
using another person's ideas or work and
pretending that it is your own."
(PLAGIARISM )
Definition of
Plagiarism

7. Plagiarism is wrong in two ways.
1. it is like stealing when someone uses
another person’s ideas, information, or
words without giving credit.
2. it is a form of cheating when someone
pretends another person’s work is their
own to get better grades or other
benefits.
Sometimes, plagiarism is seen as an ethical or
moral mistake rather than a legal one because
not all cases break copyright laws.
(MLA
Handbook)
What is
Plagiarism

8. Types of Plagiarism
Plagiarism can be defined in many
way here are some types of
Plagiarism
1. Intentional or
Unintentional
2. Mosaic or Patch
Writing
3. Self Plagiarism
4. Ghost Writing
(Roka)

9. Plagiarism can be intentional or
unintentional. Intentional plagiarism
happens when someone knowingly
copies a full text, paragraph, or data
and claims it as their own.
Unintentional plagiarism occurs when
a person is unaware of similar
research, does not understand
writing ethics, or does not know how
to properly cite sources, leading to
accidental similarity with existing
work.
1. Intentional or
Unintentional
2. Mosaic or Patch Writing
Mosaic or patchwriting plagiarism
happens when someone takes text
from an existing article and changes
words or phrases to make it look
different without giving credit to the
original author.
The American Medical Association
Manual of Style explains that this type
of plagiarism involves mixing
someone else’s ideas and words with
one’s own, creating a misleading
combination where the original
source is not properly acknowledged.
(Roka)

10. 3. Self Plagiarism
Self-plagiarism happens when a
person reuses their own work, such
as a published article, book, or
journal, and presents it as completely
new without mentioning the original
source or getting permission from the
previous publisher.
Even though the content belongs to
the same author, it is still considered
unethical because it misleads readers
and academic institutions by
presenting old work as fresh research.
4. Ghost Writing
Ghostwriting plagiarism happens
when the real writer is not given
credit, or when someone who did not
help is listed as the author. This is
unfair and dishonest because it hides
who actually did the work. Giving
credit to the right people keeps
writing honest.
This type of plagiarism happens in
schools, research, and publishing.
When the real author is not
acknowledged, it can mislead readers
and harm academic honesty. It is
important to recognize and
appreciate everyone's contributions
to maintain fairness and trust in
writing.
(Roka)

11. Reasons of Plagiarism
● Lack of knowledge about
plagiarism
● Accidentally copying a work
● Forgetting to cite a source
● Desire to excel among peers
● A false belief that no one will catch
them
● No interest in academic work and
just taking that as an assignment
● Using shortcuts in the form of self-
plagiarism (D, Deeptanshu)

12. ● Use your own words.
● Paraphrase properly.
● Cite your sources correctly.
● Use quotation marks for direct quotes.
● Keep track of references.
● Check what is common knowledge.
● Use plagiarism detection tools.
● Cite your own work to avoid self-
plagiarism.
● Plan your work to avoid last-minute
copying.
● Follow university/institution guidelines
How to avoid plagiarism
(kumar)

13. Guidelines for avoiding
Plagiarism
Creativity is key to making your work stand out. New ideas grow from
reading and studying, which helps in personal growth and improves the way
you look at future research.
1. Always give credit to those who contributed to your work.
2. If you use someone else's words, make sure to put them in
quotation marks and cite the source.
3. When summarizing someone else's ideas, make sure the
original meaning stays the same.
4. If you're unsure whether a fact is well-known, always check the
source.
5. Take notes before starting your work and make sure to write
down references, rather than copying directly from others.
(Maurya)

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