English - Writing - Research Skills - Citing sources and avoiding plagiarism - What Is Plagiarism?

5 steps: (1) PLAGIARISM = using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit. It's like stealing! Academic consequence: failing grade or expulsion. (2) Types: DIRECT plagiarism (copying word-for-word), MOSAIC plagiarism (mixing their phrases into your writing), SELF-plagiarism (reusing your o