“Plagiarism may result from:
(1) failing to cite quotations and borrowed ideas,
(2) failing to enclose borrowed language in quotation marks, and
(3) failing to put summaries and paraphrases in your words”
(A Writer’s Reference 331 5th ed).
In addition all of the following are considered plagiarism:
* Turning in someone else’s work as your own
* Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
* Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
* Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
* Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
* Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work,
whether you give credit or not (see our section on “fair use” rules)
(Turnitin.com)
Plagiarism is a serious offense. If you’re caught plagiarizing, your instructor may assign an F to your assignment. For more information on Nashville State’s Academic Dishonesty policies, consult page 25 of your student handbook.
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