Plagiarism


 * __Plagiarism__** is taking the ideas of another and showcasing them as original thoughts. In short, it's cheating**.**


 * Here's what you need to know!**
 * Plagiarism is considered fraud.
 * Unslear citations and quoations are comsidered plagiarism.
 * Paraphrased info always needs citation.
 * Most colleges fail and/or expel students who plagiarize.
 * Plagiarists can incur fines or even jail time.
 * Unintentional plagiarism still counts!

1 . The use of another's writing without proper use of quotation marks. Do not under any circumstances, copy into your paper a direct quotation without providing quotation marks and without crediting the source. 2. The borrowing of a phrase, the use of an idea, or the paraphrasing of material if that phrase, idea, or material is not properly introduced and documented. Also include in this category of plagiarism is the mere rearrangment of phrases from the original intro a new pattern. 3. The use of another student's work.
 * Various forms of plagiarism**

1. Acknowledge borrowed material within the text by introducing the quotation or paraphrase with the name of the authority of whom it was taken. 2. Enclose within quotation marks all quoted materials. 3. Make certain that paraphrased material is written in your own style and language. The simple rearrangment of sentences patterns is unacceptable. 4. Document each borrowed item as it occurs. 5. Provide bibliography entry for every book or magazine that you use as a resource.
 * Principles of using the materials of others**

Examples:


 * Original Source Material:** Technology has significantly transformed education at several major turning points in our history. In the broadest sense, the first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language. Mime, gestures, grunts, and drawing of figures in the sand with a stick were methods used to communicate -- yes, even to educate. Even without speech, these prehistoric people were able to teach their young how to catch animals for food, what animals to avoid, which vegetation was good to eat and which was poisonous.
 * Source:** Frick, T. (1991). //Restructuring// //education through technology//. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation.

In examining technology, we have to remember that computers are not the first technology people have had to deal with. The first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language. Plagiarism.org
 * Plagiarized Version**
 * Explanation:** This example of student written work is plagiarized. The student copied, word-for-word, text from the original source material. No credit was given to the author of the text and quotation marks were not used. Also, the student didn't provide a reference.

In examining technology, we have to remember that computers are not the first technology people have had to deal with. Frick (1991) believes that "... the first technology was the primitive modes of communication used by prehistoric people before the development of spoken language" (p. 10). References: Frick, T. (1991). //Restructuring education through technology.// Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation.
 * Correct Version**
 * Explanation:** Note in this example that the passage begins with the author and year of the publication. Quotation marks are used to indicate that this passage is a word-for-word citation from the original document.

1.Fines 2. Jail 3. Suspension from schools 4. Could receive a 0 5. Could have diplomas revoked after graduation.
 * Consequences**

Plagiarism is unententional but it can also be relatively simple to avoid.

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