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Plagiarism, 2007.
An overview of the types and prevalence of plagiarism, as well as what can be done to avoid plagiarism.
1,222 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper provides an overview of what plagiarism is, as well as the types of plagiarism that are often found. It describes the prevalence of plagiarism, specifically plagiarism of written resources in the academic world, whether these resources are published electronically or in the more traditional sense, on paper. The paper then discusses methods that can be used to prevent and avoid plagiarism.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Plagiarism Overview
Types of Plagiarism
Avoiding Plagiarism
Conclusion
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"There are several different types of plagiarism, many of which are new thanks to the introduction of the Internet and its wealth of resources. There are the traditional forms of plagiarism such as turning in another person's work as their own as well as turning in a paper that the student has asked a peer to write. Copying material from a source without giving proper citation is also a traditional type of plagiarism, whether that material be hand-copied from a book or copied and pasted from an electronic source. Even when a source is properly documented, but direct quotations do not include the quotation marks, this is a form a plagiarism, as is paraphrasing material from a source without giving proper acknowledgement. The Internet has also introduced the purchasing a paper from an online term paper service as another form of plagiarism, as is turning in work that was located on a 'free term paper' website ("Avoiding Plagiarism")."
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The Conundrum of Plagiarism, 2005.
Admission essay discussing the problem of plagiarism, why people plagiarize, and what should be done about it.
1,161 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper, written from the author's perspective, examines possible reasons why people commit plagiarism so readily and suggests that one reason is that, in today's world, it is no longer considered a very important value to be educated, think for oneself, or be able to think originally and critically. The paper goes on to point out that the author has developed her own skills, talents, and abilities and that these qualities make her a valuable candidate for an online MBA program in health care management.
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"Nowadays, plagiarism seems to be all around us, even in unlikely places. Doris Kearns Goodwin, a historian of the Lyndon Johnson presidency admitted to it, as did Senator Joseph Biden when running for President. Plagiarism has caused Pulitzer Prize winners, professors, and others their careers and reputations. A fascinating irony is when those who have most to lose from plagiarism plagiarize anyway. In my own words, plagiarism means stealing someone else's ideas, insights, scholarly or creative work, and taking credit for it oneself. The most frequent examples of plagiarism in an academic setting (all of which I have seen first hand, and, unfortunately, in increasing numbers) are when students have others write their term papers, copy ideas from books or internet sources without citing the actual authors, or even buy papers online. Plagiarism is a serious problem, I feel, not only because it is fundamentally dishonest and unethical, but because it compromises one's sense of self; development as a critical thinker; pride, self respect; and confidence (and that is when one does not get caught!)"
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Plagiarism, 2005.
A discussion of the practice of plagiarism, which has been practiced for centuries among a variety of different classes, cultures and races. For as long as plagiarism has been practiced, so has the attack against the piracy of words.
1,468 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines plagiarism and the reasons behind it, citing several articles and journals as reference. Some scholars believe that it is due to a difference between the ethical practices of the older and younger generations, while others believe that it is due to inadequate education.
Article I. Cheating and the Old Perception of Plagiarism
Article II. The Enlightened Perception of Plagiarism
Article III.Proposition for Howard University's Perception on Plagiarism
Section 3.01 Rebuilding the Academic Advisors Department
Section 3.02 Redefining Culpability
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"The most common way to perceive plagiarism is as a modern day phenomena that has been practiced by the younger generation with increasing frequency and at an alarming rate. Journalistic reports of vast cheating by students in college settings have been published in all major newspapers."
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Plagiarism, 2006.
This paper discusses the concepts of plagiarism and integrity.
1,573 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper offers a definition of plagiarism and discusses how two groups are particularly concerned with plagiarism of the written word; universities and the media. The paper discusses these two situations and presents an example of a journalist who was penalized for plagiarism. The paper examines how problems associated with plagiarism are complex and not as clear-cut as might be assumed. Different people may define plagiarism differently and the definition decides whether a person actually plagiarized or not. The paper concludes that educating students in depth about the nature of plagiarism and how to avoid it could be a good first step to allowing a university to deal effectively with the issue of plagiarism.
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Definition
Example
Plagiarism in College
Conclusion
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"Looking at various articles on the topic showed a variety of definitions. One writer said that academically, making an honest mistake does not constitute plagiarism. This writer defined plagiarism as a "dishonest process that requires a methodical approach of its own (Hinkson, 2002). Applying such a standard to the definition clarifies its status as intellectual theft and shows its relationship to other forms of theft, where the thief works from a plan and intends to steal."
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Plagiarism, 2008.
A definition of plagiarism and its implications.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper offers a personal definition of plagiarism and discusses what it entails to be a plagiarizer and to be plagiarized. The writer discusses why people plagiarize, and how committing plagiarism is akin to robbery. The writer concludes with arguments why no one should plagiarize the work of someone else.
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Own Explanation of Plagiarism
Favored Academic Text Found
The Rationalization of Referencing Properly
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"Plagiarism does not cover only copy-pasting. It also includes the mistake of not putting references at the end of one's paper, because of course that would look like you have obliterated every single person's work that you have used to come up with a coherent piece of work, or quoting somebody's work (which is quite allowed), or even paraphrasing, without properly citing where the quote came from. Basically, it covers the idea that you are using a person's work and passing it off as your own. Students are the ones most tempted or most liable to commit this major offense."
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Avoiding Plagiarism, 2005.
A look at the problem of plagiarism in universities.
1,033 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper focuses on student plagiarism, which is becoming increasingly rampant in universities. It first defines different forms of plagiarism and how these forms vary by degrees. The paper then looks at the different reasons why students resort to plagiarism. It then discusses proper citation and how students could avoid committing plagiarism in the first place. In the conclusion, this paper argues that given its capacity for individual and social harm, universities and colleges should take stronger stands in curbing this behavior in school.
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"Though most universities enforce their own plagiarism policies, these policies often have important characteristics in common. Plagiarism policies include cheating on examinations and falsifying information for any written or presented work. Plagiarism could also include turning in a paper that was partially or completely written by another person. Any alterations in academic or clinical records could also be viewed as plagiarism."
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Plagiarism, 2004.
This paper discusses the problem of plagiarism in universities.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that the most popular task associated with plagiarism is using another person's words or ideas without giving credit, with the intent of deceiving the audience into thinking that the work is one's own. The author points out that many universities trying to combat Internet plagiarism and cheating services are turning to websites ,such as plagiarism.org and turnitin.com, to compare student papers with information and commercial papers available via the Web. The paper stresses that the first step towards the elimination of this problem is a zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism in all its forms.
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"Many students inadvertently commit plagiarism simply through carelessness. They do not use proper citation for their research and do not attribute their sources properly. For example, a student who uses Harold Bloom?s analysis of a Shakespearean play may fail to use in-text citation to identify which paraphrased ideas come from Bloom. Because of this, it may be confusing for the reader to identify which points are made by Bloom, and which ones are being made by the student."
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Plagiarism Across Cultures, 2005.
A literature review and proposal on the concept of plagiarism in different cultures.
1,352 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The following research paper includes a review of relevant literature regarding plagiarism and also a proposal for future research. The review of literature explains that plagiarism is viewed differently cross-culturally along with several reasons for this. The proposal states what actions need to be made to make people aware of the different cultural views and suggestions of what to further research in regards to the topic.
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"Upon reading a research paper, a university composition instructor notices a passage that is clearly not of the intellectual capacity by that of the freshman author. Most composition professors view copying as unethical and would certainly not accept the paper and, in this situation, would possibly go to such extremes as to contact the Dean of the University and have the student expelled, as many university guidelines state. However, English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors may have a slightly different situation on their hands in the event of plagiarism. The relevant literature has examined cross cultural definitions of plagiarism, values of other cultures, and the way plagiarism is introduced to newcomers in the Western societies."
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Plagiarism, 2005.
Insights into the consequences of Plagiarism.
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This paper examines the consequences and unoriginality of plagiarizing another writer's work. According to this paper, by actively taking words and ideas from another,= more creative writer, the thief ultimately loses out by having little contribution to literary world. The consequences for plagiarism ultimately result in a writer having poor skills, and having little creative knowledge of their own.
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Extended Definition of Plagiarism, 2005.
A discussion regarding the increase of plagiarism as a result of modern technology.
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According to this paper, the rising rate of students getting caught for plagiarism is the result of new programming technologies, which help professors to search the Internet for particular word matches or paragraph structures. This paper claims that stealing other people's ideas in essay form has been the result of new technology, which allows deviant writers to claim the work of others as their own. Although one cannot blame technology for the laziness and unethical behaviors of a chosen few, the result of growing advances in word processing make it remarkably easy for students to cut and paste essays and term papers from the Internet.
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"Plagiarism is the theft of another writer's work or written ideas. In this format, the deviant writer has chosen to take another writer's thesis or central idea and claimed it as his or her own. This form of theft is based on creative license, which should be appropriated to the originator of the thought being expressed in written form. The creative process revolves around the originality of the argument or idea being processed in a particular writer's project, and is central to being 'owned' by that person. When another writer chooses to completely hijack that original author's ideas, he or she is liable to be called a 'plagiarist', since they are not adding or developing their own creative ideas in a particular written work. Plagiarism is the stealing ideas from a thesis of the written work of an original writer or writers."
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Plagiarism, 2004.
An analysis of the policies and procedures of two universities on the issue of academic dishonesty.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the policies and procedures of two institutions of higher learning on the issue of academic dishonesty, and more specifically, plagiarism. The academic dishonesty policies of the University of Delaware and West Virginia University are examined. The paper shows, through the analysis of the three most important points, clearly defined definitions of infractions, consistency of definitions, and a consequence system that includes a hierarchy of sanctions that are equal to the severity of infractions. The paper contends that the University of Delaware policies are more effective than those of West Virginia University.
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"The issue of academic dishonesty is one that is both controversial and important in the changing state of education and information. Technology has brought the modern world into a position of overwhelming information availability. The ability to work in a word processing program, alone has significantly reduced the amount of time needed to produce equivalent document as one written just 40 years ago. Automatically formatted footnotes and the ability to cut and paste passages from other documents into your own work significantly reduces the historically laborious task of research assimilation, and it has also given a tool to students that can advertently or inadvertently result in plagiarism."
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Homage or Plagiarism, 2006.
A discussion regarding the anxiety of influence in the cinema of Quentin Tarantino.
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This paper discusses how cinema is an art form that, like drama or literature, evolves through repeated generic patterns that are distorted or modified by successive generations of filmmakers to develop new genres. It carries on to say that in the 20th century this process can be seen in how American film noir exhausted itself only to be assimilated by French directors of the New Wave who saw in its distinctive characteristics a new mode of artistic expression, which in turn faded, only to be harnessed again as a source of inspiration for American directors of the 1970s.
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Virgil's "Aeneid": Plagiarism or Propensity, 2002.
This essay discusses the differences and similarities in the works of Virgil and Homer.
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This paper discusses the idea of whether or not Virgil was a plagiarist of Homer?s works. The author provides criteria for evaluation and specific examples from the texts of "The Iliad", "The Odyssey", and "The Aeneid". It also contains critical views cited from other noted authors.
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"When one studies Virgil?s "Aeneid" in parallel to Homer?s "Odyssey" and "Iliad", similarities will arise. So much so that one would begin to dismiss Virgil as a mere plagiarist, rejecting his talent altogether. Kenneth Quinn, author of the book, "Virgil?s Aeneid: A Critical Description", writes, Virgil?s characters and situations keep reminding us of Homeric characters and situations. His poem expressly recalls Homer?s story and constantly evokes Homer?s conventions. It is my opinion, however, that to study the Aeneid a little deeper is to find Virgil unique and quite separate from Homer and his works."
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Virgil's "Aeneid": Imitation or Plagiarization?, 2005.
This paper examines the more significant instances of literary imitation in Virgil's "Aeneid."
3,406 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper examines how "The Aeneid" is an entirely different poem in character than Homer's the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" even though it seems to be constructed largely by the re-molding of Homeric materials. It looks at how, with the help of a list of many of the instances of "Virgilian imitation," it is possible to make some useful inferences about the way Virgil uses Homeric epic to create a unique tale of his own. It also considers why this is not plagiarism.
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"Homer deliberately begins with the situation in Ithaca, for "he meant his audience to picture clearly the ultimate destination towards which his hero would be struggling" (Otis 92). When Odysseus sets sail from Calypso's isle, he is at last on his homeward journey. Technically, it is from this point that Aeneas's voyage begins to parallel Odysseus's. But since Virgil does not use an introduction like that of the Odyssey (Books 1 - 4), we are given a different impression entirely: "it is... as though [Aeneas] has as little idea of his destination as we do; and this landing in Africa represents not a stage on his direct journey home, but a detour, a deflection from the straight line of duty" (Anderson 4)."
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Library Science, 2005.
Discusses the issues of plagiarism, copyright and fair use.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the issues of plagiarism, copyright and the doctrine of fair use as applied to the field of library science. it defines the issues involved as well as the importance of plagiarism in academic circles. It looks at the relationship of copyright and plagiarism.
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"It is often difficult for the student or casual researcher to distinguish between the laws and regulations governing copyright fair use and plagiarism. The issue is significant for librarians according to Walth because the Internet ..."
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