Plagiarism - Prof. Rafi - NUTR211 - Introduction to Nutrition Care - Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides at Westchester Community College Library

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is:

The intentional or unintentional use of someone's work without providing an attribution (citation). Types of works can be text, audio, video, and images.

All of the following are considered types of plagiarism:

Turning in someone else's work as your own
Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
Copying so many words or ideas from a source that is makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not

"What is Plagiarism," Plagiarism.org. iParadigms, LLC 2014. Web. 28 Sept. 2016.

For more information visit:

Plagiarism Resource Center (WCC Library)
Information on why and how to cite sources in MLA and APA formats with examples.

Types of Plagiarism

The 10 Most Common Types of Plagiarism in Order of Severity of Intent

"Types of Plagiarism." Plagiarism.org. IParadigms, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015.

http://www.plagiarism.org/plagiarism-101/types-of-plagiarism/

What are the consequences of plagiarism at Westchester Community College?

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty:

If a student is found guilty of academic dishonesty, faculty members have the right to either:

Fail the student for the assignment/test.
Fail the student for the course.
File a letter of complaint describing the infraction with the Director of Student Support Services or any combination of the above.

A second reported infraction may result in suspension. A third reported infraction may result in expulsion at the discretion of the Director of Student Support Services.

When to Cite

Whaddya you Mean I Plagiarized?

http://www.plagiarismchecker.net

Prof. Rafi - NUTR211 - Introduction to Nutrition Care: Plagiarism