Plagiarism

Plagiarism Assignment

Use the Plagiarism.org site to answer the following questions.

1. Use your own words to write a summary paragraph on plagiarism. Include a college-level definition and description of plagiarism . Be sure to describe situations that typically tempt students to plagiarize.
2. In the Psychology Today article, find 2 key points made by the author and write a college-level paragraph for each that describes why you agree or disagree with the author.
3.  In addition, describe your understanding of the following statement:   “A college degree is supposed to mean something. It means that you've  gone through the paces and done your of research, written your share of term papers and exams, and that you know have mastered the skills commiserate with your degree.”  Source: Carson, Shelley H. "Plagiarism and Its Effect on Creative Work." Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness Find a Therapist. Psychology Today, 16 Oct. 2010. Web. 5 Oct. 2014.