Plagiarism is a type of cheating that involves using another person's ideas, words, design, art, music, etc., as one's own in whole or in part without acknowledging the author or obtaining his or her permission. Plagiarism is not just restricted to written text but is applicable to other works such as ideas, design, art, and music.
Plagiarism can occur in many ways:
At Nazarbayev University, the Students Code of Conduct defines plagiarism as "intentionally or carelessly presenting the work of another as one’s own. It includes submitting an assignment purporting to be the student’s original work which has wholly or in part been created by another person. It also includes the presentation of the work, ideas, representations, or words of another person without customary and proper acknowledgement of sources."
Plagiarism occurs when a person:
Avoiding plagiarism requires good writing skills. Here you will find some writing tips below to help you get started on the right track.
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When you plagiarize, you present someone else’s work as your own, whether it's intentional or not. This includes using quotes, paraphrasing, summarizing, or copying material without giving credit to the original sources. If you plagiarize, you are not following proper referencing guidelines and are engaging in academic dishonesty.
Source: NEIU Libraries (2020) What is academic honesty?
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