Student: So what is plagiarism?
Definition: plagiarism
Pronunciation: /ˈplājə rizəm/
The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own.
According to: Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford University Press, n.d. Web. 10 May 2016., <http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/plagiarism>.
Student: Why is it so important?
It’s a matter of ACADEMIC HONESTY. As specifically stated in the Wichita State University Student Code of Conduct: “Violations of classroom standards include: …Plagiarism, using the work of others as one’s own without assigning proper credit to the source.”
If you plagiarize you could…
Beyond the university you could…
Student: What’s to be done?
Dog: Cite your sources!
Student: Exactly what is a citation?
Dog: A citation is information that lets the reader know where you found your ideas, facts or quotations.
From: Turabian, Kate L. A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers. University of Chicago Press, 2013.
Student: Do I need to cite everything?
Dog: No
Student: Then how can I avoid plagiarism?
Always cite:
Also Cite:
Unnecessary to Cite:
Dog: When in doubt, cite it!
For more details, consult your librarian and the WSU Libraries guide on plagiarism.
https://libraries.wichita.edu/plagiarism
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