Forms of Plagiarism

1. Forms of Plagiarism
Himanshi Parmar

2. Date - 9 March 2023
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Paper name - Research Methodology
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3. Origin of the word Plagiarism
According to Marriam Webster Dictionary, The word Plagiarize or plagiarism comes from
the Latin word plagiarius, it means “kidnapper.”
The word Derived from Latin word plaga which is a kind of net used by hunters to catch
game.
The word extended its meaning in Latin to include a person who stole the words, rather
than the children, of another.
When the word entered into English in the form plagiary, it kept its original reference to
Kidnapping.
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4. What is Plagiarism?
As per Plagiarism in Research — The Complete Guide [eBook] by DEEPTANSHU D plagiarism is
representing a part of or the entirety of someone else's work as your own. Whether published or
unpublished, this could be ideas, text verbatim, infographics, etc. (Click)
Website of Oxford Student says that, Plagiarism is presenting work or ideas from another source as your
own, with or without consent of the original author, by incorporating it into your work without full
acknowledgement. (Click)
According to Scribbr, Plagiarism means using someone else’s work without giving them proper credit.
In academic writing, plagiarizing involves using words, ideas, or information from a source without
citing it correctly.
According to Oxford Dictionary plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and
passing them off as one's own.

5. What is Plagiarism?
MLA Handbook for writers of Research Papers noted that, Plagiarism involves two kind of
wrongs, using another person's ideas, information, or expressions without acknowledging that
person's work constitutes intellectual theft. Passing off another person’s ideas, information, or
expression as your own to get a better grade or gain some other advantage constitutes fraud.
Plagiarism is sometimes a moral and ethical offence rather than a legal one since some
instance of plagiarism fall outside the scope of copyright infringement, a legal offense.

6. Forms of Plagiarism
Here are some forms of plagiarism given in MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (Seventh
Edition).
1 ] Repeating or Paraphrasing Wording :
~ When someone is taking some words/Phrase/ information or something from somewhere and cite
something eles instead of that.
~ As it is mentioned in MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (Seventh Edition), this kind of
plagiarism happens when without citing them one is repeating or Paraphrasing the words or sentences that are
already used by someone.
~ For example, Original Source : Someone is using information about Dickinson’s poems that appears on page
625 of an essay by Wendy Martin in the book Columbia Literary Histof the United States.

7. ~ Plagiarism : Emily Dickinson Firmly Believe that….
~ Without Plagiarism : As Wendy Martin has suggested, Emily Dickinson firmly believed that….
2] Taking a particularly Apt Phrase.
~ When someone is using any particular phrase that is invented by another author. For example,
~ Original Source : Everyone uses the word language and everybody these days talks about culture…
“Languaculture” is a reminder….(Michael Agar, Language Shock: Understanding the Culture of
Conversation[New York: Morrow, 1994;60])
~ Plagiarism : At the intersection of language and culture lies a concept that we might call “Languaculture”.
~ Without Plagiarism : At the intersection of language and culture lies a concept that Michael Agar has called
“Languaculture” (60).

8. Plagiarism in Research — The Complete Guide [eBook] includes some forms of
plagiarism -

9. 3] Global or Complete Plagiarism
~ Complete plagiarism is something when an author blatantly copies somebody else's work in
its entirety and passes it on as their own.
~ It is a deliberately committed act that recognized under copyright violation and can lead to
intellectual property abuse and legal battles.
4] Verbatim or Direct Plagiarism
~ according to Plagiarism in Research — The Complete Guide [eBook], this type of
Plagiarism happens when someone copy a part of someone else's work, word-to-word, without
providing adequate credits or attributions.
~ When the ideas, structure, and diction in your work would match the original author's work, it
consider a plagiarism.

10. ~ Even if you were to change a few words or the position of sentences here and there, the final
result remains the same.
~ To avoid this kind of Plagiarism one should use quotation marks and in-text citations,
crediting the original source when using someone eles information.
5] Source-based Plagiarism
~ As per Plagiarism in Research — The Complete Guide [eBook], this type of plagiarism
happens when someone trying to mislead or disguise the natural source of their work.
~ For example someone write a paper or something, giving enough citations, but when the editor
or peer reviewers try to cross-check your references, they find a dead end or incorrect
information.
~ Another instance is when someone use both primary and secondary data to support your
argument but only cite the former with no reference for the latter.

11. 6] Ghostwriting
~ This kind of plagiarism happens when a person pays someone else to write, edit, and
proofread his/her works.
~ Ghostwriting is the act of using an unacknowledged person’s assistance to complete a
paper.
~ as it is mentioned in Plagiarism in Research — The Complete Guide [eBook] this kind of
plagiarism raises a serious question about the academic capabilities of an author.
7]Self-plagiarism
~ Rehashing previous works, even if they are ones own, is also considered plagiarism.

12. ~ The main reason why self-plagiarism is a fallacy is because you’re trying to claim credit
for something that you have already received credit for.
8] Accidental Plagiarism
~ This type of plagiarisim happens inadvertently.
~ Unwitting paraphrasing, missing in-text or end-of-text citations, or not using
quotation blocks results Plagiarism.
~ By doing proofreading one can easily avoid this type of plagiarism.

13. ChatGPT Answer
Question to ChatGPT - Give detailed note on Forms of Plagiarism.
Introduction -
Plagiarism is defined as the act of using someone else's work, ideas or words and
presenting it as your own without proper attribution. It is a serious academic offense that
can have severe consequences, including loss of credibility, academic penalties, and even
legal action. Plagiarism can take many different forms, some of which are more obvious
than others. Here are the most common forms of plagiarism.

14. 1 ~ Copy and paste plagiarism: This is perhaps the most obvious form of plagiarism. It
involves copying and pasting text from another source and presenting it as your own work
without proper citation or quotation marks. This is a particularly common form of plagiarism in
the digital age, as it is easy to copy and paste information from websites and other electronic
sources.
2 ~ Self-plagiarism: Self-plagiarism occurs when a writer uses their own previously published
work in a new publication without proper citation or permission. This can also include submitting
the same paper or assignment to multiple classes without authorization.
3 ~ Paraphrasing plagiarism: This is a form of plagiarism in which a writer rewrites someone
else's work in their own words, but without changing the structure, tone, or meaning of the
original text. It is important to note that paraphrasing requires citation and quotation marks in
order to avoid plagiarism.

15. 4 ~ Patchwork plagiarism: This occurs when a writer takes multiple sources and combines
them into a single work without proper citation or quotation marks. This can involve combining
phrases, sentences, or entire paragraphs from different sources without proper attribution.
5 ~ Verbatim plagiarism: This is when a writer directly copies someone else's work word-for-
word without proper citation or quotation marks. This type of plagiarism is particularly easy to
detect with the use of plagiarism detection software.
6 ~ Idea plagiarism: This form of plagiarism occurs when a writer takes someone else's idea and
presents it as their own without proper attribution. This can include using someone else's
argument, theory, or concept without proper citation.
7 ~ Image plagiarism: This involves using someone else's image, photograph, or other visual
media without proper attribution or permission.

16. In conclusion, it is essential to recognize the different forms of plagiarism to avoid
committing this offense. It is important to cite all sources properly, whether it is a direct
quote or paraphrasing, to ensure that you are not plagiarizing. Always remember that
plagiarism is a serious academic offense that can have severe consequences, and it is
always better to err on the side of caution and give proper credit where it is due.
Thank You.

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