Definition of Plagiarism

An attempt at humor (below).
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I know that you are all feeling the sting of my disappointment with your work. Aside from the few who really did a great job though, I was surprised at what was being passed off as genuine efforts on your part. It hurts to feel as though your character is being called into question, and indeed it was. Plagiarism is a big deal because it is a big deal. It can be unintentional at times, and at other times it is laziness and a hope that no one will notice (and most may not).

The assignment was simple. Three articles, cited APA style - and we reiterated in class more than a few times: IN YOUR OWN WORDS. No matter how you try to justify not citing, copying, or a copy and paste, it does not make it any less so. And as little as you like to hear it, it is a matter of character. There were only a couple of cases of "just a few words". In a majority of the cases, it was at least a few sentences IN A ROW. If there were only a couple of people doing this, I would have addressed it individually.

Regardless, now you know.

pla·gia·rism /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm, -dʒiəˌrɪz-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pley-juh-riz-uhm, -jee-uh-riz-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.
2. something used and represented in this manner.


plagiarize
noun
1. a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
2. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

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