Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

Understand academic integrity, the forms of plagiarism, and how to cite sources correctly.

11 min 3 quiz questions Grade 6

Plagiarism Has Consequences

Plagiarism — presenting someone else's work as your own — is a serious violation of academic integrity with real consequences, from failing grades to expulsion. It also undermines the trust that makes academic work valuable.

Forms of Plagiarism

Direct plagiarism: Copying text word-for-word without quotation marks or citation
Paraphrase plagiarism: Rewording someone's ideas without attribution
Self-plagiarism: Submitting your own previous work as new
Mosaic plagiarism: Mixing copied phrases with your own words without attribution
Accidental plagiarism: Forgetting to cite or misquoting a source

Plagiarism:Presenting someone else's words, ideas, or work as your own without proper attribution.

Why Citation Matters

Citation serves multiple purposes: it gives credit to original creators, allows readers to verify your sources, demonstrates the depth of your research, and situates your work within a larger scholarly conversation. Proper citation is a sign of intellectual honesty and rigor.

When in Doubt, Cite

If you are unsure whether something needs a citation, cite it. Over-citing is far better than under-citing. The only things that do not need citation are common knowledge and your own original ideas.

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3 questions · Grade 6 level