Achievement 3: Content Etiquette by @david-o.
Greetings Steemians.
Today i am really excited for the opportunity given to me to share with you what plagiarism means, it types, how to avoid plagiarism and causes of plagiarism.
what is plagiarism?
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This is an act of using another authors language, thoughts or ideas without making references to the original post. It can be seen as an act of taking credit for another authors work
Types of plagiarism.
There are different types or act of plagiarism and they are all violations of academic integrity.
- Mosaic Plagiarism..
- Accidental Plagiarism.
- Source-based Plagiarism.
- Complete Plagiarism.
- Direct Plagiarism
How to avoid plagiarism.
Through the following methods plagiarism can be avoided:
- Regular use of plagiarism checker before posting it publishing.
- Always make reference (site your source).
- use your own ideas.
Causes of plagiarism.
Plagiarism is caused by the following:
- poor time management skills.
- Fear.
- Lack of capital.
- if you are not writer then you are left with no other choice than to copy another authors post.
Ever since I joined this wonderful platform I noticed that one of the aim of this platform is to eliminate every traces of Plagiarism. Taking another authors credit is theft.
"I have read the Steemit Etiquette on Steemit Community and will do my best to embrace them."
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Thas a nice post
Hi, @david-o,
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