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PLAGIARISM, CITATION OF SOURCES,

& ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT

CARLOS, CALVIN & MARSHAL


 Plagiarism is defined as the practice of directly copying and then presenting an
existing production without accurate citing or referencing, and/or passing off
the product as one’s own, without permission from the original producer.

 Plagiarism is the most frequent offence under the Academic Code of Conduct,
as a result of a lack of proper acknowledgement.

 All the sources must be acknowledged and be properly cited to avoid


plagiarism.
 By being aware of plagiarism, the next time you go to copy another’s work, you
will subconsciously think twice before copy and pasting a sentence or two, not
thinking that it will make a difference to you, or the owner of the content which
you have claimed as your own.
How can I check for plagiarism?

 Today, checking for plagiarism is easier than ever, and due to the rise in
plagiarism statistics, it is also more important than ever. The Copy leaks
Plagiarism Checker helps detect plagiarized and paraphrased content using
highly advanced technology.

 This Copy Leaks checker is most suitable especially in the academic field
since it tracks all kinds of plagiarisms.
Why does plagiarism matter?

 Plagiarism is a serious problem. If you as a student are caught plagiarising it can


have serious consequences for you future academic and work career.

 When you cheat through plagiarism you are ultimately cheating yourself ; as you
have spoiled the chance to learn and develop your knowledge on a specific
subject.
 This learning and development skillset could stand you in good stead for later life
so from all perspectives, plagiarism is something which should be avoided at all
costs.
Common Ways that Students Plagiarise Handing in an Essay
That They Didn’t Write.
 Typically, the most common trap students fall into is finding an
essay online which concerns a similar research topic to which they
have been working on and submitting it.

 In either case, these are examples of plagiarism chiefly because the


words, ideas and critical arguments contained in those essays are not
the work of the individual submitting it.

 Furthermore, it is important to note that with the ever-increasing


number of essay answer websites the issue of handing in an essay
that was written by somebody else has proliferated hugely in recent
years.
Copying Words or Ideas from Someone Else’s Work,
Without Giving Credit.

 Often in the process of completing academic work, a student will


come across an idea or line of work within the existing literature
which answers their essay or research question almost exactly.

 Students often use such sources verbatim without giving due credit to
the original author of the ideas and work.

 To avoid falling into this particular trap, students should consider


revising how to reference academic content effectively.
Failing to Put a Quote in Quotation Marks

 This occurs highly frequently in the world of academia


as it is much easier and quicker to insert quotes without
referencing them appropriately.
TYPES OF PLAGIARISM
Direct Plagiarism

 Direct plagiarism is the word-for-word transcription of a section


of someone else’s work, without attribution and without
quotation marks.

 The deliberate plagiarism of someone else's work is unethical,


academically dishonest,and grounds for disciplinary actions, including
expulsion.
Self Plagiarism

 Self-plagiarism occurs when a student submits his or her own previous work,
or mixes parts of previous works, without permission from all professors
involved.

 Self-plagiarism also applies to submitting the same piece of work for


assignments in different classes without previous permission from both
professors.
Mosaic Plagiarism

 Mosaic Plagiarism occurs when a student borrows phrases from a


source without using quotation marks, or finds synonyms for the
author’s language while keeping to the same general structure
and meaning of the original.
Accidental Plagiarism

 Accidental plagiarism occurs when a person neglects to cite their


sources , or unintentionally paraphrases a source by using similar words,
groups of words, and/or sentence structure without attribution.

 Cases of accidental plagiarism are taken as seriously as any other


plagiarism and are subject to the same range of consequences as other
types of plagiarism.
What Is Citation?

 A citation is a reference to the source of specific information.

 It indicates to the reader where the information came from, and credits
the original researcher or author.

 Citations are found in-text, at the bottom of the page (footnotes), or at


the end of the paper (endnotes). Where your citations are found in your
paper depend on the citation style specified by your lecturer.
Why do we cite our sources?

 To give credit to the author(s) of the original ideas or works that we use in our
research.

 To make it easy for anyone reading our work to find the sources that we have
used.

 Citing sources shows the amount of research you've done.

 Citing sources strengthens your work by lending outside support to your


ideas.
THE ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT.

Research ethics provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of


research.

The ethical code of conduct is an ethical discipline which educates and


monitors researchers in conducting their research to ensure a high
ethical standard.
 Ethics should be applied on all stages of research, such as
planning, conducting and evaluating a research project.
The following is a general summary of some ethical
principles:
Honesty:
 Honestly report data, results, methods and procedures, and
publication status.

Objectivity:
 Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis,
data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant
writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of research.
Carefulness:
 Avoid careless errors and negligence;
carefully and critically examine your
own work and the work of your peers.
Keep good records of research
activities.
The Importance of Research Ethics
 They promote the aims of research, such as expanding
knowledge.
 They support the values required for collaborative work, such as
mutual respect and fairness. This is essential because scientific
research depends on collaboration between researchers and groups.

 They mean that researchers can be held accountable for their actions.
Many researchers are supported by public money, and regulations on
conflicts of interest, misconduct, and research involving humans or
animals are necessary to ensure that money is spent appropriately.
 They ensure that the public can trust
research. For people to support and
fund research, they have to be
confident in it.
WE THINK WE
THANK YOU ALL.
SIYABONGA..TATENDA .
TABOKA.TWALUMBA

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