Topic 2: What is plagiarism?
Understand what plagiarism is, the forms of plagiarism and how it can be detected.
What you will learn
In this topic, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about what plagiarism is and why it happens. You’ll watch a video about intentional and unintentional plagiarism and answer some questions. You’ll also discover how plagiarism is detected and what happens when it is.
To check your understanding of this topic, there will be a multiple-choice quiz at the end.
Let’s get started!
2.1 What is plagiarism?
Learn about plagiarism, some common forms of plagiarism and why it is wrong.
2.2 Why do people plagiarise?
Explore the differences between intentional and unintentional plagiarism, and why plagiarism may occur.
2.3 Unintentional and intentional plagiarism
Watch a video that explores real life examples of unintentional and intentional plagiarism.
2.4 Detecting plagiarism
Explore how plagiarism can be detected and the consequences of plagiarising. At the end of this topic, there is a multiple-choice quiz.