ENG 112: Plagiarism

Plagiarism, according to Dictionary.com, is:

An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's own, as by not crediting the original author.

  (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/plagiarism) 

• Plagiarism is considered "stealing" an author's work.  Simply rewording the text does not avoid plagiarism.  And note especially:  it does not even have to be intentional to be considered plagiarism.

• Plagiarism is something taken very seriously by the college.  Penalties may include a failing grade for the assignment, a failing grade for the course, or, in extreme cases, expulsion.  Forewarned is forearmed!

Before proceeding, please acquaint yourself with the Code of Student Conduct at the link below, paying special attention to rule 9. 

https://www.forsythtech.edu/catalog/2122/page/student-code-of-conduct

Now, read thoroughly all of the sections under Avoiding Plagiarism.  Once at the site refer to the menu on the left of the screen:

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/avoiding_plagiarism/index.html