Understanding and Identifying Plagiarism

1. A) Identify and explain two examples of plagiarism,
Two examples of plagiarism included “Copying passages from works of others into one’s homework, essay, term paper, or dissertation, without acknowledgement” (Forms of Plagiarism. n.d.) and “Paraphrasing another person’s characteristic or original phraseology, metaphor, or other literary device, without acknowledgement” (Forms of Plagiarism. n.d.). The first type of plagiarism involves direct copying of paragraph(s) to one’s assignment without proper citation of references, whether it is accidentally or intentionally. The second type of plagiarism involves copying of paragraphs(s) which is not your original ideas then copied sentences are remade or paraphrased but one do not cite the references,

Plagiarism in academic would generally resulted a failed grade of assignment, courses, or even dismissed from university. (Academic Punishments., n.d.)
Penalty because of plagiarism would let offender being fired or rejected from job position (Institutional Punishments., n.d.). Legally, a considerable fines and jail would occur. If if plagiarist benefited more then US$2500 because of infringement of copyright. Severe punishment of 10 years in prison and USD$250,000 would be charged (Legal Punishments., n.d.). Personally, a person can learn less from the material if he/she committee plagiarism, the act of plagiarism shows he/she do not really know the material or the topic.

c) Make a personal pledge to adhere to each area of the Code of Conduct and guidelines for academic integrity,
I hereby to adhere to code of conduct and guidelines for academic integrity published by

Should uncertainty arise, I will check APA website for quoting references. For a writing assignment, which involves several week, several stages including topic, define, answer framework and answer draft will be done as soon as possible to avoid last minutes of assignment rushing (Preventing Plagiarism., n.d.).

e) Consider how you will conduct your research and writing, etc.
Before research, I would define the research topic. If I already have ideas, I will write the draft then find some supporting documents from website or other sources. References is make while I either quote or paraphrase those ideas not originated from me. If I do not have clear idea, or I want to read more before research, I will draft and cite while I am reading, so I can use those reference later when I really need to adopt those ideas. Wording paraphrase would be done except there is no other methods to present its original meanings, such as slogan.
After I write a paper, I will go to paper rater to check for plagiarism from https://www.paperrater.com/plagiarism_checker to ensure I do not committee plagiarism.
2. Plagiarism is one form of unethical behavior that may occur at a university. What other forms of unethical behavior have you read about or experienced in higher education in your