Ashford Week 4 Discussions

Discussion 1

After reviewing the “Detecting and Avoiding Plagiarism” PowerPoint presentation and completing the “Avoiding Plagiarism” Tutorial in the Ashford Writing Center , define plagiarism. Explain what type(s) of information you must acknowledge and document in your written assignments. What type(s) of information does not require a source citation? What must you do when you borrow the exact words of someone else in your paper? What must you do when you paraphrase (put information from an outside source in your own words)?

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Explain what type(s) of information you must acknowledge and document in your written assignments.
Identify the type(s) of information that does not require a source citation.
Explain what you must do when you borrow the exact words of someone else in your paper.
Explain what you must do when you paraphrase (put information from an outside source in your own words).
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Discussion 2

What do you think are the most difficult aspects of working with sources and making sure you do not plagiarize? What steps will you take to ensure that you cite your sources properly?

TIP: Note that this discussion is asking you to:

Identify what you think are the most difficult aspects of working with sources and making sure you do not plagiarize.
Discuss the steps will you take to ensure that you cite your sources properly.
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