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Your Research Companion

Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism can manifest in various forms, and it's essential to recognize its different appearances to avoid unintentional violations of academic integrity. Here are some common examples of what plagiarism can look like:

  • Direct Copying
    Using someone else's exact words without quotation marks or proper citation, presenting them as your own.

  • Paraphrasing Without Attribution
    Rewriting someone else's ideas or sentences in your own words without giving credit to the original source.

  • Incomplete Citations
    Including a citation but failing to provide complete information, such as the page number, author's name, or publication date.

  • Self-Plagiarism
    Submitting work that you've previously submitted for another course without the explicit permission or knowledge of all involved instructors

  • Improper Citation Styles
    Using a citation style incorrectly or inconsistently, which can lead to confusion about the original source of the information. Read more about how to cite in Referencing.

  • Fabrication of Data or Results
    Inventing or manipulating data or research findings and presenting them as genuine results.

  • Ghostwriting
    Submitting work written by someone else, whether it's a peer, professional writer, or online service, without proper acknowledgment.

  • Patchwriting
    Intermixing your own words with copied phrases from a source without proper citation, making it appear as if the work is entirely your own.

  • Use of Uncredited Images, Graphs, or Tables
    Incorporating visuals or data created by others without providing the necessary attribution or permissions.

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