Untitled Flashcard Set

What is plagiarism?

Presenting another’s original thoughts or ideas as your own, using another’s exact words without proper citation, or using too many sources without personal commentary.

Accidental plagiarism

Unintentional failure to properly credit or cite sources, which can include poor paraphrasing, quoting, or citing.

Intentional plagiarism

Deliberately using someone else's work or ideas without giving credit, such as submitting a pre-written paper or copying from multiple sources.

Plagiarism of words

Using another’s exact words without citing the author.

Plagiarism of structure

Changing sentence construction or word choice without giving credit, even with citation.

Plagiarism of ideas

Presenting another’s ideas as your own without giving credit.

Plagiarism of authorship

Submitting someone else's work or a piece modified by an AI as one's own.

Plagiarism of self

Using one's previous work for a new assignment, which is considered cheating.

Examples of accidental plagiarism

Poor paraphrasing, quoting parts of quotations, and incorrect citation.

Consequences of intentional plagiarism

Potential academic penalties, including failing grades or disciplinary action.