1. I don’t feel it needs to be cited
at all. It’s a narrative paragraph
from the writer’s point of view.
It’s also written where the writer is
acknowledging places they are visiting.
2. I would try to cite the source in
where they got their information on how Americans want to create a more perfect
union and such.
3. I would cite what source they used
to get the statistic of 57% of high school students.
4. The article is paraphrasing Martin
Luther King Jr. but still needs to site the source which would be “Letter from
the Birmingham Jail.”
5. This paragraph cites it well with
the source and also which paragraph it was taken from.
6. If they are using quotation, they
need to use the exact same words that is from the source, word for word.
7. Does not need to be citied, it can
be used as common knowledge.
8. Does not need to be cited but can
be cited if needed. It is common
knowledge.
From this assignment, I’ve learned that plagiarism can be a
serious offense in the real world and in school. When it comes to your own opinion or something
that is common knowledge, it’s safe to say you don’t need to cite those. But for quoting or even paraphrasing as well
as having statistics, you must cite your sources since it’s not your statistic
or even your own idea. I'll definitely be making sure I cite all my sources when it comes to my future papers. Even if I'm not entirely sure if an information doesn't need to be cited or not, I'd rather cite it and be safe rather than sorry.
Hi, Anthony:
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a good grasp on how to avoid and spot plagiarism. I always advise erring on the side of caution and citing if you are in doubt. I think citing common knowledge can also give some weight to your argument and indicate to your reader that you did your due diligence and respect where the idea originated. The unit was not supposed to scare anyone straight but provide options and resources for avoiding plagiarism and citing your sources correctly.
Cheers,
Andrea