Plagiarism is intellectual theft. It is the presentation of another's ideas as your own, without appropriate academic citation. It is a misuse of information ethics, and has been recognized as a violation of copyright law. Sometimes plagiarism is committed intentionally, and sometimes times people accidentally misuse the works of others. This section of the tutorial aims to help you avoid both kinds.
The UNC Honor Code defines plagiarism as the "deliberate or reckless representation of another's words, thoughts, or ideas as one's own without attribution in connection with submission of academic work, whether graded or otherwise" (Instrument of Student Judicial Governance, Section II.B.1.). This is a serious offense in the academic world and can take various forms. Here are some examples of plagiarism:
