Copyright and Fair Use

Plagiarism is defined as the use of another's ideas, thoughts, or words without giving them proper credit.  Whether intentional or not, taking credit for somebody else's work is plagiarism.  This can be word-for-word copying, improper paraphrasing, or failing to cite the original source.  It can result in a failing grade on an assignment, failing a class, or even school expulsion. The below links provide additional information about plagiarism and resources on how to properly cite references.

Plagiarism

Using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's works as one's own, as by not crediting the original author. (dictionary.com) Includes taking art, photos, graphics, tables, etc., and claiming them as your own without proper credit to the actual creator.