No, citing the wrong source is simply an error. Plagiarism is failing to cite a source, so that you are presenting someone else's work as your own.
Presenting common knowledge (such as the law of gravity) without citing a source
Citing
You need to acknowledge the source because not to do so means you are stealing other peoples' work, which is called plagiarism.
Proper citing and referencing give your work a (potentially) public quality. Anyone with some knowledge of the subject can check (verify) your work. For example, they can see whether you have really understood your sources, whether you have quoted out of context or intelligently - and so on.It is also important because if you get info from a source and use it in the paper it can be considered as plagiarism even if you change the words around. But if you cite the source and author when you use the information it will not be considered plagiarism
By making sure you don't mix your words with the words of the source. (APEX)
Yes, not citing the sources of information that you used in your paper is considered plagiarism. It is important to properly credit the original authors to avoid plagiarism and give them the recognition they deserve for their work.
Yes, citing a source helps students avoid plagiarism by giving credit to the original author and showing where the information was obtained from. It also allows others to locate the source and verify the information presented.
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You have given information that has not been referenced. It is plagiarism, but aside from that, there is a more serious case of you presenting fact that may as well have been plucked from the air
If you acknowledge the source it is quoting or citing; if you pretend the wording is your own it is plagiarism.
Yes, copying answers from WikiAnswers without proper attribution or citation can be considered plagiarism. It is important to provide credit to the original source of information to avoid plagiarism and ensure academic integrity.
Copying a source without citing it. For example, a book called Green said "Green is the best due to its mystical properties and magickalness." If you copy those words, that is considered plagiarism
Yes, if you rearrange another author's words, you still need to cite the original source. Proper citation gives credit to the original author and prevents plagiarism.
Citing images gives credit to the original creator, provides a way for others to locate the source for further information, and helps to avoid plagiarism.
No legal limit when citing author. Not citing is immediately plagiarism.
yes by giving credit (citing) the site by putting a footnote and putting the source at the bottom.
Changing the wording of a source without properly citing it is still considered plagiarism. Students should instead use their own understanding and analysis of the material to express ideas in their own words, while also providing proper citations to give credit to the original source.