When using research to write papers, it is essential to cite your sources.
Plagiarism” means using the work of someone else, in whole or in part, without properly citing that source. This includes all types of works, including music, computer code, works of art, unauthorized generative artificial intelligence (see below), and writing. It is also possible to plagiarize by obtaining a paper from a colleague or purchasing a paper online or elsewhere, by submitting another student’s paper as one’s own, or by Repurposing. Plagiarism is an instance of Academic Dishonesty regardless of whether the conduct was inadvertent or done with the intention to defraud.
- From RU Policy No. 0.1
Roosevelt University's guide for students on academic dishonesty.
Plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas or words without giving them proper credit. Plagiarism can range from unintentional (forgetting to include a source in a bibliography) to intentional (buying a paper online, using another writer’s ideas as your own to make your work sound smarter). (Purdue Owl)
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