Hi everyone, good day to you all. Good to be here again to share the extent of my knowledge in this great platform via the tasks assigned to us. In this content I'll be talking about plagiarism, it's forms and why we should avoid it.

![Screenshot_20210929-231217~2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZ7p6XN5hP6PHUaPRtKWk9k7VDYfNDdpD432iqZU8rLhC/Screenshot_20210929-231217~2.png) [Source](https://images.app.goo.gl/f8SERgVzGiQiMqk17) DEFINITION OF PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement. Plagiarism maybe intentional or unintentional.

[Source](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills/plagiarism&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjftOjzi5_zAhUD8hQKHbAQB98QFXoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw1iQGoWETodYVyM-Dmz1vpO) FORMS OF PLAGIARISM

*VERBATIM(word to word)* It is important that another person's idea should not be copied and past word to word on your work or piece, without making proper referencing or using quotations. Such that, your own ideas will be pin pointed from another person's idea. Example of quotation >I'm thankful for all those who said no to me,it is because of them i am doing it myself *Albert Einstein*

*PARAPHRASING* In this case, it is important that you read through the content you want to write about, understanding and digesting it. Then summarize it into you own language, instead of twisting or rearranging the authors piece.

*COLLUSION* In this context, when group projects are being assigned, it is expected of everyone to come up with their own unique piece, instead of having same work, twisted or rearranged. There are limits to collaboration in group projects. Everyone's outcome is expected to be different regardless.

*INACCURATE CITATIONS* You are mandated to properly cite your source of information that are not yours to avoid plagiarism. When you get an idea from piece which is not yours, it is important you make reference to the author, showing that the idea was borrowed.

*FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ASSISTANCE* This may not be seen or termed as plagiarism by many, but it is. When you fail to acknowledge the assistance given to you by fellow students, lab technicians, whether in the form of advice, contributions, etc is termed plagiarism.

WHY SHOULD YOU AVOID PLAGIARISM As a plagiarist, the authentication of your work is not guaranteed. You will loose your integrity and respect from fellow authors or people that hold you in high esteem. It can also jeopardize your career in the future. When you avoid plagiarism, you will have a voice of your own, you will be independent, you will have original and unique pieces.

CONCLUSION Many of us have fallen victim to the act of plagiarism, both intentionally and unintentionally. This post will help us know the breakdown on what we should do and avoid in order not to fall victim in future. LET'S END PLAGIARISM TOGETHER

Regards @chikelly.