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This is a curated list of ethical use of information resources.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating because it's stealing another person's ideas. But there's a right way to use Internet sources and other references when you're doing homework or a report. Find out more.
PLAGIARIZE Plagiarism Prevention Programfor Elementary Students Created by:Charissa KrausKacey QueerBeth ShawPaulette Stanich What IS plagiarism? Webster's Dictionary defines plagiarism as stealing or passing off one's ideas OR words as YOUR OWN. IF You want to use someone else's ideas or words, you need to give them credit by citing properly.
What is plagiarism? According to the Online Merriam Webster's Dictionary, to plagiarize means to: steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own use (another's production) without crediting the source to commit literary theft present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source Examples: I would be plagiarizing if I were to write an essay about the walrus and said: The walrus' other characteristic features are equally useful.
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Plagiarism Don't Do It - http://tinyurl.com/tlc-now - Defines what plagiarism is. Discusses possible consequences of plagiarism. Provides guidelines for properly citing resources. Gives suggestions for developing good research and writing skills. Offers ways to avoid plagiarism. From Teacher Professional Development Series - Internet Safety.
