Avoiding Plagiarism Review

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What is the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own?

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Plagiarism

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Does common knowledge always need to be cited?

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False

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When doing a project, can you use the words or ideas of other people without giving them credit?

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No, you're never allowed to use the words or ideas of other people without giving them credit.

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Is it considered plagiarism if you copy material in your own handwriting?

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False

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If John writes that George Washington was the 1st president and believes this is common knowledge, does he need to give credit?

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Okay

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What is a bibliography?

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A list of sources used in a piece of writing.

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What is citation?

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A way to give credit to the sources of information or ideas used in your work.

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What is the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing?

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Plagiarism is copying someone else's work without credit, while paraphrasing is rewording someone else's ideas and giving credit.

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What should you do if you are unsure whether something is common knowledge?

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When in doubt, cite the source.

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What is the consequence of plagiarism in school?

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It can lead to failing the assignment or disciplinary action.