CTH - Plagiarism (Lesson)

Plagiarism

Introduction

Plagiarism is a branch of copyright law.  Plagiarism is copying the work of another as one’s own without crediting the original author or obtaining authorization to use the work. Imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization or crediting the original author is another instance of plagiarism.  Of course, the safest way to use materials is to get direct, written permission from the author. The author will usually ask your intentions and provide specific instructions as to how to attribute (cite) the work. 

Citations inform others that read the material in your work where you obtained the knowledge or material indicating that the material came from another source. Citing gives credit and acknowledgement to the work of others.  It is also the law.  Citations should provide enough information so your reader can easily find your sources.  The contents of the citation vary depending on the type of material you are citing.  There are many online citation tools to use.  Your teacher will provide the ones he/she wants you to use. 

We have talked a lot about copyright and what it means when you use someone else’s creation without permissions; such as download a song without paying for it, use a picture or image off Google without checking what the owner requires for use, or use information off the Internet without giving credit?  Can you ever use the works of others?  The answer is yes you can, but you must abide by the copyright laws and what permission the owner has provided.  

Copyright Introduction Presentation

Watch the video presentation for introductory information on copyright, fair use, and copyright infringement.

Copyright Introduction

Watch the video from Crash Course  for more detailed information on Copyright.

Copyright, Exceptions, and Fair Use.

This next video from Crash Course will delve into more specifics about Copyright, Exceptions and Fair Use.

Copyright Examples Practice Activity

Now it is time to see how well you understand what you've just learned. In the activity below, read the example, press pause to think about your answer, and resume the video to check your answer. 

Plagiarism Flash Cards

Test your knowledge of terms and questions related to this topic with the flashcards below.

 

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