Exploring the Consequences of Plagiarism

The video discusses the common issue of plagiarism among students, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity. It explains how knowledge is acquired and shared, using a real-life example to illustrate plagiarism. The video highlights the severe consequences of plagiarism in academic settings and offers practical advice on how to avoid it by properly citing sources and making connections between studied information.

What is the main issue discussed in the introduction?

• The benefits of using Google for research.

• The difficulty of understanding complex topics.

• The temptation to use online sources without proper attribution.

• The importance of reading books.

What is the key to building new knowledge according to the video?

• Memorizing facts.

• Making connections between existing information.

• Reading as many books as possible.

• Avoiding the use of online sources.

How is plagiarism defined in the video?

• Using someone else's work without giving credit.

• Making connections between different sources.

• Reading and summarizing a book.

• Using Google for research.

What example is given to illustrate plagiarism?

• A student summarizing a book.

• A student using an analysis without attribution.

• A student writing an original poem.

• A student copying a joke from a comedian.

What are the potential consequences of plagiarism in high school?

• Getting a warning.

• Losing points on the assignment.

• Receiving extra homework.

• Being praised for creativity.

What might happen if a college student is caught plagiarizing?

• They might be praised for creativity.

• They might get kicked out.

• They might receive extra homework.

• They might get a warning.

What do teachers usually want to see in student assignments?

• A report with lots of information.

• A list of websites used.

• Connections between the information studied.

• A summary of a book.

What should you do if you need to look something up for your paper?

• Fess up that you’ve been looking around.

• Ignore it and write your own ideas.

• Copy it without telling anyone.

• Ask a friend to write it for you.

What is the highest goal in a school according to the video?

• Avoiding the use of online sources.

• Making connections based on information.

• Reading as many books as possible.

• Memorizing facts.

How can you create an honorable image of your academic self?

• By copying from reliable sources.

• By writing as much as possible.

• By being honest about your findings.

• By avoiding all online sources.