Plagiarism: the act of presenting another's work or ideas as your own.
What is it?
It's not just taking words, it's taking ideas and using them as your own without giving credit- It is usually not deliberate – it is generally a result of poor note taking or lack of organization
- If you give credit by way of a citation, then you’re usually ok.
- If you are unsure whether to give credit or not, cite the source just to be safe.
- For more information on citing safely, visit the citation help page.
What can happen if I do plagiarize?
- A lot will depend upon whether it's intentional or unintentional
- You may initially receive a warning
- You could also receive a failing mark on the paper or fail the class altogether
- It could be reported and added to your academic file
- In some extreme circumstances it can be grounds for expulsion
- Do you know your Professor's policies on plagiarism?
