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- What are some examples of unintentional plagiarism?
- In which case S unintentional plagiarism is happening?
- Is unintentional plagiarism possible?
- What happens if you unintentionally plagiarize?
What are some examples of unintentional plagiarism?
Examples of Unintentional Plagiarism:
- Failure to cite a source that is not common knowledge.
- Failure to "quote" or block quote author's exact words, even if cited.
- Failure to put a paraphrase in your own words, even if cited.
- Failure to put a summary in your own words, even if cited.
- Failure to be loyal to a source.
In which case S unintentional plagiarism is happening?
Unintentional plagiarism may occur when quotation marks are placed around part of a quote but not all of it, when several sentences are copied and pasted with a citation added but without using quotation marks, when paraphrasing (which is restating someone else's words and ideas) is done incorrectly, and when there is ...
Is unintentional plagiarism possible?
Unintentional plagiarism is not giving proper credit for someone else's ideas, research, or words, even if it was not intentional to present them as your own. Even if it was not intentional, it is still plagiarism and not acceptable.
What happens if you unintentionally plagiarize?
Accidental plagiarism is usually the result of being rushed, unorganized, or uninformed about the citation and research process. Whether it's an accident or an intentional act of plagiarism, the consequences are essentially the same. It can result in a reprimand, failed grade, failed course, or even worse.
