Thursday, March 24, 2011

What Is Plagiarism?

Respond here with your definition of plagiarism.

32 comments:

  1. Jamie O.
    Section 02

    Plagiarism is to reference or compose an idea or research data without the authors consent or not appropriately giving credit to the original source from which it came from. “Any "facts" that have been published as the result of individual research are considered the intellectual property of the author.”(www. plagiarism.org)


    Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for proper citation, & Help Indentifying Plagair. 2010. Plagiarism.org . 22 Mar. 2011. http://www.plagiarism.org/plag_article_plagiarism_faq.html

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  2. John Houder
    Section 29

    According to the University of North Carolina plagiarism is "the deliberate or reckless representation of another's words, thoughts, or ideas as one's own without attribution in connection with submission of academic work, whether graded or otherwise" (unc.edu). Plagiarism in the simplest terms is using someone else's work or idea as your own without given proper credit where credit is due.

    The Writing Center, The University of North Carolina. "Plagiarism." The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. .

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  3. Andrew T
    Section 2

    The definition of plagiarize or plagiarism is taking words or ideas from someone else as your own, and not giving the author the credit in your paper. Basically you are just copying another persons material. (http://science.widener.edu)

    Bramer, S.e. Van. "What Is Plagiarism." These Pages Have Moved. 13 Aug. 1996. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. .

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  4. Khemajai Harkissoon
    Sec. 29

    According to then Office of Research Integrity,"plagiarism includes both the theft or misappropriation of intellectual property and the substantial unattributed textual copying of another's work. It does not include authorship or credit disputes".

    Office of Research Integrity. "ORI Policy on Plagiarism." U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 1, December 1994. Web. 25 Mar. 2011

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  5. Brianna Howard
    Section 2

    Plagiarism is the use at any time of someone else's thoughts while writing any formal paper, and not mentioning where it came from. I think of it like this: If you're reading something for a paper or a book that you're writing, and you think, "oh, I didn't know that" or, "oh, that's an interesting point of view," Regardless of whether or not you wrote it down as you saw it, if what you wrote down was directly impacted by what you read; cite it.

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  6. Matthew Shields
    Section 2

    Plagiarism at its most basic level is in fact stealing. It is taking someone elses work and claiming it to be your own. This can mean copying someones work and placing it in your essay or simply not giving credit where it is due. ALthough plagiarism is often purposely, sometimes it can be accidentental. For example, one could give someone credit for their work, but do so incorrectly.

    Source: Smothers, George A. "Plagiarism." George A. Smathers Libraries. 18 Aug. 2009. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. .

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  7. RussellKupke
    Section 2

    The definition of plagiarism is the concept of taking or stealing someones work or ideas and substituting as your own idea. This can be done on accident or purposeful. By accident it is done when people do not create the right citations for the material. (http://science.widener.edu)

    Bramer, S.e. Van. "What Is Plagiarism." These Pages Have Moved. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. http://science.widener.edu/svb/essay/plagiar.html
    "Plagiarizing - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary." Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster Online. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarizing?show=0&t=1301074400

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  8. Plagiarism is not borrowing or copying someone's ideas, it is taking someone else's ideas or words and passing them on as your own. Plagiarism is literary theft. often it is accidental, but when it is accidental it is usually obvious because it is due to citation mistakes.

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. .

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  9. Nastasia Boutros
    Section 2
    Plagiarism is not borrowing or copying someone's ideas, it is taking someone else's ideas or words and passing them on as your own. Plagiarism is literary theft. often it is accidental, but when it is accidental it is usually obvious because it is due to citation mistakes.

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 25 Mar. 2011.
    March 25, 2011 10:58 AM

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  10. Douglas Damaceno
    ENC 1102-029

    I believe that plagiarism consists of using any information or ideas that are not your own but not giving credit to the person whose information or idea it originally was. This can happen in various different formats. I don't believe that plagiarism is strictly something that happens within the realm of writing. The first example that comes to mind is that of the portrayal of the creation of Facebook depicted in the "Social Network" movie. Mark Zuckerberg was accused by his peers at Harvard of stealing (aka Plagiarizing) their idea, which he named "Facebook". Whether he had truly plagiarized or not is not my point. I just believe that this is a good example of how plagiarism does not apply only to written work. If you take an idea or information from someone else and give them no credit for it (cite it, etc) then you have committed plagiarism.

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  11. Pascal P.
    Section 2

    According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab, plagiarism is "the uncredited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words or ideas."

    Stolley, Karl, Allan Brizee. "Purdue OWL: Avoiding Plagiarism." Purdue Online Writing Lab. Web. 14 January 2011.

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  12. Matt F
    Section 2

    According to the Biology Department at UCF, plagiarism is the use of someone’s words, phrase, or ideas without referencing that person (2008). It is important to note that plagiarism is not just limited to copying words verbatim.

    The Department of Biology. 2008. Lab 4: Prokaryotic Diversity A. Pages 4.3 – 4.5, in Introduction to Biology II Laboratory Manual. The University of Central Florida.

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  13. Victor Lai
    ENC 1102 Section 29

    According to Capital Community College, plagiarism is the act of stealing others' ideas and passing them off as our own. (CCC) Such an act may not be intentional, but it is still an offense in this world.


    "A Statement on Plagiarism." Capital Community College Humanities Department. Web.
    25 Mar. 2011

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  14. James Brooks
    section 2

    According to Van Bramer, plagiarism is the act of stealing one's work or ideas and pass it of as your own without any recongition.

    Van Bramer 1995
    Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary 9th ed

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  15. To plagiarize is to put forth other people's ideas, information, or words as your own, or to be otherwise irresponsible in citation and quotation. (Citing Sources, Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism, Plagiarism Definitions)

    This first part of this definition is uncontroversial, while the second attempts to capture Duke University's "reckless disregard of proper scholarly procedures" and WPA Council's distinction between plagiarism and "misuse of sources"

    "Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism." Duke University Libraries. Duke University, 28 Jan. 2011. Web. 25 Mar. 2011.

    "Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices." Council of Writing Program Administrators. 2005. Web. 25 Mar. 2011.

    "Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Identifying Plagiarism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 25 Mar. 2011

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  16. Plagerism is any use, whether it be written or spoken, of another author or artists original thought or work and passing it as your own or without proper credit given to the original source. Common knowlege does not need to be cited.

    Alex Perez
    enc 1102- 29

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  17. Matthew Herrmann
    Section 29

    Plagiarism is presenting someone's work or ideas as if they were your own. It does not include borrowing someone's ideas and citing them.

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 27 Mar. 2011. .

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  18. Kristen Alazraki
    ENC 1102-0029

    To me plagiarism is using someone else's idea, belief, or words and trying to pass them off as your own, or not acknowledging them in your own writing. However, I don't think that all plagiarism is on purpose. "Unintentional plagiarism, or the misuse of sources, is the accidental appropriation of the ideas and materials of others due to a lack of understanding of the conventions of citation and documentation." (http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/plagiarism/what.html)

    "Plagiarism: What is it?." Washington State University. 14 September 2009. 25 March 2011 .

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  20. Christopher Nicholas
    Enc 1102 S:2

    Plagiarism can be easily understood if you look at the origin of the word. Plagiarism stems form the Latin word "plagiārius", which means "to kidnap". So plagiarism can be defined as: kidnapping or stealing someone else's work or words and passing it on as your own without giving the original author any recognition. "It is academic and public dishonesty." (Wadsworth)

    "What is Plagiarism?." Wadsworth.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar 2011. .

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  21. Rachel Lee
    ENC 1102-2

    Plagiarism is the act of using a piece of information or certain ideas as if they were your own, without giving any credit to the actual author of that source. Although some do not realize it, rephrasing or a summary of a work is still considered plagiarism. (Capital Community College)

    "A Statement on Plagiarism." Guide to Writing Research Papers. Capital Community College, n.d. Web. 24 Mar 2011. .

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  22. Samantha Hatch
    ENC 1102-2

    Plagiarism is defined as "The deliberate or reckless representation of another's words, thoughts, or ideas as one's own without attribution in connection with submission of academic work, whether graded or otherwise". ( Instrument of Student Judicial Governance, Section II, B.1.).

    "Instrument of Student Judicial Governance" UNC Honor System. n.p., n.d. Web 25 Mar 2011

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  23. mily Grider
    Enc 1102
    section 2

    Plagiarism to me is using another persons thoughts, ideas, words, or concepts and using them as if they were your own. Even in instances where you have a concept from an article and you change a few words to your own, is considered plagiarism.Plagiariam.org: Learning center also agrees with m views, "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)"


    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 27 Mar. 2011.

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  24. plagiarism ca be best defined as takig someone else's words or ideas and passing them off as your own wthout properly citing them. Although, most people are unaware that they are plagiarizing te outcome can be bad.

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 25 Mar. 2011.

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  25. Monica Vega
    ENC 1102
    Sec II

    It can be very hard to determine weather or not you are plagiarizing. The general definition would be taking something and passing it off as yours. But I believe it goes so much deeper than that, technically every idea we have has come from somewhere else - unless of course we're geniuses. Because of this my definition of plagiarism is not giving credit where credit is due. Other ways according to www.plagiarism.org, to "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".
    Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for proper citation, & Help Indentifying Plagair. 2010. Plagiarism.org . 29 Mar. 2011. http://www.plagiarism.org/plag_article_plagiarism_faq.html

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  26. Christina Paul
    Section 02

    Plagiarism is a serious offense that consists of stealing another person's words or ideas without giving them proper credit in the form of a citation. Plagiarism is fraud that involves stealing and lying.

    “What is Plagiarism?” Plagiarism.org. Accessed March 29, 2011.

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  27. Sharita Polius section 29

    Plagiarism consists of stealling another persons work and not giving credit where it is due.

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 25 Mar. 2011.

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  28. Patrice Williams
    Section 29

    Plagiarism is the act of taking ones literacy work and using it as your own without giving credit to the source.
    "What is Plagiarism?"Plagiarism.org.28.Mar.2011

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  29. Ryane Aldred
    sec 29

    In my words plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas or statements without giving proper credit. If the citation is wrong, failure to use quotations, and copying sentence structure while just changing the words a little all falls under plagiarism (www.plagiarism.com).
    “What is Plagiarism?” Plagiarism.org. Accessed July 5, 2009.

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  30. Josh Strausbaugh
    ENC 1102.029

    Plagarism is the act of using someone else's words or ideas and calling them your own. Plagarism is largely accidental and abused primarily because of time constraints. If you are going to use someone else's words and ideas as your own, it is essntial that you take the time to corectly cite the source you received the information.

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 25 Mar. 2011.

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  31. Plagiarism is a very hard thing to define because there is so much information available that some people believe that it is almost impossible to come up with a new idea that has not been published. The definition of plagiarism is usually a sort of gray area with students. According to plagiarism.org, the definition of plagiarism is "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, or to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source".

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 27 Mar. 2011.

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  32. Plagiarism is presenting someone's work or ideas as if they were your own. It does not include borrowing someone's ideas and citing them.

    "Learning Center : Plagiarism Definitions, Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism, Guidelines for Proper Citation, & Help Indentifying Plagairism." Plagiarism.org. Web. 27 Mar. 2011. .

    Matt Reynolds
    Sect. 29

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