Plagiarism Matching
What is an in-text citation?
A brief reference in your text that indicates the source you consulted
What is a works cited page?
A list of sources (where the information was found)
When should I use an in-text citation?
Any time you quote, paraphrase, or summarize another person's work.
Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
Using a paragraph from a friend's paper on the same topic .
Which of the following examples is not plagiarism?
Using an in-text citation when paraphrasing information from a website.
What is the definition of plagiarism?
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit to that person.
What is the definition of a direct quote?
Copying something word for word.
What are the consequences of plagiarism?
Failing grades, expelled from colleges, lawsuits.
What is the definition of a summary?
To present key ideas and main points of the text in a short, succinct manner
What is the definition of a paraphrase?
Written in your own words, but keeping original information and length.