Lauren Nolan

ETEC 424-01W
26 January 2020
Disc #2 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is basically copying and pasting someone else’s work with the intent of

claiming it as your own work. According to the Merriam- Webster dictionary to "plagiarize"

means, "to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one's own, to use another's

production without crediting the source, to commit literary theft, and to present as new and

original an idea or product derived from and existing source" (n.d., 2017). This is considered an

act of fraud, according to U.S. law “the expression of original ideas is considered intellectual

property and is protected by copyright laws, just like original inventions” (n.d., 2017). Plagiarism

is found most in schools since the majority of course work is in written form in order to express

student comprehension of the material. Most research is now being done via the internet with all

the information needed at our fingertips, students should pay close attention when using online

resources.

Why should students especially pay attention to avoiding plagiarism? Plagiarism “is

considered a form of cheating, the Office of the Dean of Students can punish students who

plagiarize with course failure and suspension” (n.d.). This could lead to loss of scholarships,

financial aid, and could even result in a student being expelled from the University. The lesser of

these percussions might be a failing grade on that particular assignment however a failing grade

on one major assignment will most likely lead to a failing grade in that course. It is important to

remember to use your own words as must as possible and only use quotes from others' works to

support your own statements and claims. Above all make sure to properly cite all quotes taken

from your resources.

 Plagiarism can be avoided by citing sources and “simply acknowledging that certain

material has been borrowed and providing your audience with the information necessary to find

that source” (n.d., 2017). When gathering sources from the internet make sure you avoid online

plagiarism by citing the website or author of the article used. There are also tools that can assist

students to ensure that their works are 100% plagiarism-free like Turnitin.com or Easybib.com.

These websites are great tools to use if unsure about the use of citations or to just double check

your work.
 References

Plagiarism. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/plagiarism/

Roblyer, M. D., & Hughes, J. E. (2019). Integrating educational technology into

teaching: transforming learning across disciplines. New York: Pearson Education, Inc.

What is Plagiarism? (n.d., 2017). Retrieved from

https://www.plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism

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