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Intro to Plagiarism
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Plagiarism 2.0 Information Ethics in the Digital AgeFor a generation raised on the ideology of “open source” and the ability to quickly cut and paste, the concept of plagiarism may seem foreign or passé. And that, of course, can lead to trouble. This video examines the behaviors that constitute plagiarism, their consequences, and the best ways to avoid them. Showing how accidental copying as well as willful plagiarism can occur, the program lays out the dangers of cheating, then illustrates the pitfalls of nonattribution and patch writing while showing how to properly attribute and paraphrase a lengthy quotation. Copyright, trademark, and intellectual property concepts are clearly discussed, in addition to potential sources of noncopyrighted material. Common citation formats (APA, MLA, Bluebook, etc.) are listed along with the suggestion that the student confer with his or her instructor about them.“Plagiarism 2.0: Information Ethics in the Digital Age.” Films On Demand, Films Media Group, 2011,
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Important Definitions
Copyright. Copyright is designed to protect the creator from having their creation stolen or copied. Copyright protects music, poetry, art, photography, and many other mediums that are considered in a "fixed state." Copyright happens the moment the work is created. If you are an author, artist, or creator of some kind, be sure and apply for copyright and be careful about sharing to the whole world on the internet.
Fair Use. Students and teachers have some leeway in using copyrighted material as long as it is for educational purposes. This does not mean that you can simply ignore copyright. Be careful to always cite books, articles, music, art, photography and other copyright-protected media in every type of project or paper.
Public Domain. Works that are not covered by individual copyright are considered available for the public to use without permission. Works that have expired copyright can be used without permission. Works in the public domain include the Bible and some similar religious texts, fairy tales and folk tales, government publications and documents. Depending on the citation method you are using, you may need to cite these sources
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