January 20,2025 Christina Ewanga
Plagiarism
Definition
of Plagiarism:
According to Georgia State
University’s Policy of Academic Honesty, Plagiarism is defined as presenting
another person’s work as one’s own.[1] In essence, “plagiarism is
stealing”; “intellectual theft.”[2]
There are various forms of
plagiarism, including blatant and incidental plagiarism. According to Georgia
State University's Policy of Academic Honesty, the only way to meet the basic
standard of academic honesty is to avoid plagiarism.[3]
How
to prevent plagiarism in my writing:
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By
clearly acknowledging the source of the idea or material used.
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By
using quotation marks when using someone else’s words.
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By
properly paraphrasing and summarizing the content of the material used.
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By
inquiring and asking questions.
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Finally,
by learning to cite, paraphrase, and quote properly.
Sources: Understanding
and Avoiding Plagiarism. Georgia State University’s Policy on Academic Honesty.
