Research EthicsPlagiarism (old)
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Plagiarism is theft of another's ideas or words. While there are clear cases of such theft, there are also many gray areas in which the relevant standards actually vary from field to field.
We commit plagiarism whenever we dishonestly take another author's ideas, data, information, or writing. How do i know when I have stolen another's writing? I look to see whether there are unusual phrases or terms, or sentences or significant parts of sentences, or paragraphs or significant parts of paragraphs that I have adopted without reference. Any time I use another's ideas or words in this way, I have committed plagiarism, whether I am writing an article, grant proposal, progress report, or exam.
To avoid plagiarism, follow two rules:
1) Attribute: Use quotation marks to indicate the words you are copying from your source.
2) Cite: Use parentheses or footnotes to reference your source.
To study plagiarism in detail, complete the exercise for the discipline of your choice by choosing one of the Plagiarism Exercises listed on the left.
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