Plagiarism

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without giving them proper credit, effectively passing it off as your own.

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How can you avoid plagiarism?

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You can avoid plagiarism by always writing down where your information comes from and properly citing your sources.

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What is considered common knowledge?

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Common knowledge refers to information that is known by most people and does not require citation.

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What are the consequences of plagiarism?

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Plagiarism can lead to serious consequences, including academic penalties, loss of credibility, and legal repercussions.

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Is paraphrasing without citation considered plagiarism?

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Yes, paraphrasing someone else's ideas without giving them proper credit is considered plagiarism.

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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Citing a source means providing a reference to the original work from which you obtained information, allowing others to locate it.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting involves using the exact words from a source with quotation marks, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing the ideas in your own words.

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Can you use your own previous work in a new paper?

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You can use your own previous work, but you should still cite it to avoid self-plagiarism.

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What is self-plagiarism?

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Self-plagiarism occurs when an author reuses their own previously published work without proper citation.

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What is an example of common knowledge?

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An example of common knowledge is that the Earth revolves around the Sun.