Copying someone else’s writing and ideas and then using them as if they were your own. Plagiarism

It is plagiarism to…..…. 1. Copy a sentence word for word Leave out 2. Leave out a few words of someone else’s sentence Replace 3. Replace a few words of someone else’s sentence And submit the work as if it were your own

“The Mountain Boomer, or Collard Lizard, is a pretty turquoise blue color except for its head and neck, which is bright yellow with black stripes along its neck.” The Mountain Boomer is turquoise blue except for its head and neck, which is yellow with black stripes on its neck.

“The Mountain Boomer, or Collard Lizard, is a pretty turquoise blue color except for its head and neck, which is bright yellow with black stripes along its neck.” The Mountain Boomer is turquoise blue except for its head and neck, which is yellow with black stripes on its neck.

Avoiding Plagiarism Take notes in short phrases – NOT full sentences

“The Mountain Boomer, or Collard Lizard, is a pretty turquoise blue color except for its head and neck, which is bright yellow with black stripes along its neck.” -also called Collard Lizard -body - turquoise -head and neck - yellow -neck- black stripes

Avoiding Plagiarism Take notes in short phrases – NOT full sentences Read paragraph by paragraph –NOT sentence by sentence Read an entire paragraph until you completely understand it. Then take notes in your own words without looking at the information you just read. Ask your teacher or librarian for help!