Five Common Types of Plagiarism

Because academic integrity is a cornerstone of the University’s commitment to the principles of free inquiry, students are responsible for learning and upholding professional standards of research, writing, assessment, and ethics in their areas of study. In the academic community, the high value placed on truth implies a corresponding intolerance of scholastic dishonesty. (Policy on Academic Integrity, Central Michigan University, 2013)

Word-for-Word Plagiarism

Word-for-word plagiarism involves copying and pasting content without giving proper credit. This is also known as direct plagiarism.

Mosaic Plagiarism

Mosaic plagiarism involves weaving words and phrases from one or more sources into one's own work with or without giving credit. It's sometimes called "patchwork" plagiarism.

Inadvertent Plagiarism

Inadvertent plagiarism occurs when you forget to properly cite or quote a source or unintentionally paraphrase. It's sometimes called accidental plagiarism.

Self Plagiarism

Self plagiarism involves reusing one's previously published or submitted work without providing proper credit (or obtaining your instructor's permission).

Contract Cheating

Contract cheating involves engaging a third party (for free, for pay, or in-kind) to complete an assignment for you and then claiming it's your own work.

Review the following for more types of plagiarism.

https://www.turnitin.com/resources/plagiarism-spectrum-2-0

For more information on plagiarism and how to avoid it, please visit our plagiarism guide at https://libguides.cmich.edu/writinghelp/plagiarism.

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