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Plagiarism vs Proper Citation

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Plagiarism vs Proper Citation

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Student writing with proper citation

📚 Part 1: Understanding the Difference

1. Which example shows PROPER citation?

The sky is blue because of light scattering.

"The sky appears blue due to the scattering of light" (Johnson 45).

Johnson says the sky appears blue due to light scattering.

2. What are the THREE required parts of a proper citation? (Check all that apply)

Quotation marks around copied text

Author's last name

Page number in parentheses

The date you read it

3. Which is an example of PLAGIARISM?

"Dogs are loyal animals" (Smith 23).

Dogs are loyal animals that make great pets.

According to Smith, dogs are very loyal (23).

✏️ Part 2: Fix the Plagiarism

Instructions: The sentences below are plagiarized. Rewrite each one with proper citation using quotation marks, the author's last name, and page number in parentheses.

4. Plagiarized: Reading helps improve vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

Author: Martinez, Page 12

Corrected: ________________________________________________

5. Plagiarized: Climate change is the most serious threat facing our planet today.

Author: Chen, Page 78

Corrected: ________________________________________________

6. Plagiarized: Exercise for just 30 minutes daily can reduce stress and improve mood.

Author: Williams, Page 156

Corrected: ________________________________________________

7. Plagiarized: Social media affects teenagers' self-esteem and sleep patterns.

Author: Rodriguez, Page 89

Corrected: ________________________________________________

8. Plagiarized: Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours.

Author: Thompson, Page 34

Corrected: ________________________________________________

🌟 Part 3: Bonus Challenge - Paraphrasing

9. Original sentence: "Technology has revolutionized the way students learn by providing instant access to information and interactive learning tools" (Davis 67).

Your paraphrase (in your own words):

10. Explain in your own words why plagiarism is wrong and why proper citation is important.

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