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Which of the following are examples of plagiarism?
I. Using someone else's idea in your own writing, and including an in-text citation that links to a works-cited list.
II. Using someone else's words in your writing without putting quotation marks around them.
III. Reproducing a drawing or diagram without including information about where you found it.
Correct Answer: A — II and III only
Explanation:
Correct Answer: A
Plagiarism is when you copy someone's work and try to pass it off as your own. It can be a violation of copyright laws and is considered cheating, resulting in a failing grade or expulsion.
Statement I is not plagiarism because the writer has properly cited the source with an in-text citation and a works-cited list.
Statement II is plagiarism because using someone else's exact words without quotation marks misrepresents them as your own.
Statement III is plagiarism because reproducing a diagram without crediting the source fails to acknowledge the original creator.