What is Plagiarism and How Do I Avoid it?

The video discusses the growing issue of plagiarism, especially with digital learning. It defines plagiarism, differentiates between common knowledge and the need to cite sources, and outlines reasons to avoid plagiarism, such as ethical considerations and the importance of fact-checking. The video also explains various types of plagiarism and provides strategies to avoid it, emphasizing the importance of giving credit to original authors.

What are the consequences of plagiarism in academic and professional settings?

Explain the analogy used in the video to describe paraphrasing.

What steps can students take to avoid plagiarism when researching?