Achievement 3 by @irfan-ullah01
Hello Community Friends
I am really happy to be back with you all on Steemit. Today I want to share my Achievement 3 Task which is all about Content Etiquette the rules that make Steemit a fair and positive place for everyone.
##Why Rules Matter?
Just like in real life, rules help us live together peacefully.
On Steemit, rules make sure we:Share original work Respect each other’s efforts ,Keep the community honest and valuable.
##Question:What is Plagiarism??
Plagiarism simply means using someone else’s work as your own without giving credit.
Types of Plagiarism
1)Complete Plagiarism:Copying an entire work and presenting it as your own.
2)Direct Plagiarism:Copy-pasting parts of someone’s content word-for-word without credit.
3)Self-Plagiarism:Reusing your own previously published work as new content.
4)Mosaic Plagiarism (Patchwriting):Mixing copied phrases with your own words, without proper citation.
5)Accidental Plagiarism:Copying unknowingly due to lack of knowledge about proper citation.
6)Paraphrasing Plagiarism:Rewriting someone else’s ideas in different words but without giving credit.
7)Source-based Plagiarism:Citing incorrect sources or making up fake references.
8)Verbatim Plagiarism:Copying exact words or sentences without quotation marks or citation.
##How to Avoid Plagiarism
Learn First, Write Later Understand the topic before writing.Use your own simple words.Use Your Own Words.Don’t copy-paste.Add your own examples.
Use Quotes Correctly
##Question:What is a Citation?
A citation is simply a way of showing respect to the original writer or source when you use their words, ideas, or research. It tells your readers:
“This idea is not mine, I’m giving credit to the person who shared it first.”
Example of a Citation:
Suppose i am writing about education and want to include a famous quote:
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
how to do it properly:
Put the words inside quotation marks
Mention the author’s name (Nelson Mandela)
Mention the source (example: goodreads.com)
##Question: Why Citations Are Important?
They protect you from plagiarism .
They show honesty and transparency also They increase the trust of readers 📌
My Commitment:
I have carefully read and understood the Steemit Etiquette and Content Rules, and I promise to follow them by always giving proper credit, avoiding plagiarism, and sharing only original and valuable content with the community.