TCC defines plagiarism as “presenting within one’s own work the ideas, representations, or words of another person or artificial intelligence, without customary and proper acknowledgement of that person’s authorship.” Students who are unsure of what constitutes plagiarism should consult with a writing tutor or their instructor. (TCC Student Code of Conduct).
Think of plagiarism as that crafty goblin who tries to steal your hard-earned gold (aka your ideas)! Not cool, right? 😱 Visit the TCC Libraries Citing Research Guide for more information!
🔍 Why Avoid Plagiarism?
- Protect Your Reputation: Nobody wants to be known as the villain of the story. Plagiarism can lead to serious consequences, affecting your grades and academic integrity.
- Show Off Your Skills: Your unique insights and perspectives are what make your work shine. Embrace your creativity! 🌟
- Build Trust: Crediting sources builds your credibility and shows you’ve done your homework (literally!).
**Some information in this post was inspired by ChatGPT.**