[PART I] 8 Most Common Forms of Plagiarism Not Everyone Knows

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Plagiarism or plagiarism. It can be understood as stealing someone else’s writing to make it your own. It can be considered a serious problem. It’s even a nightmare for thousands of international students studying international programs. The main reason is that Plagiarism is still overlooked in Vietnam’s education system. As well as the permissiveness regarding copyright issues in our country. This leads to many Vietnamese students going abroad to study or even those studying at international and international affiliated schools in the country. I couldn’t help but be shocked at the heavy penalty for Plagiarism when it was discovered.

Statistics show that over 80% of theses or dissertations receive poor grades. By issues related to Plagiarism. What’s more serious is that Plagiarism is still misunderstood by many students even after studying the international program for several years. For example, equating Plagiarism with copy-pasting certain information into your assignment. In fact, Plagiarism exists in many different forms. And don’t think that just because you don’t copy and paste anyone means you’re safe! The following article will introduce the most common forms of Plagiarism that not everyone knows, of course so you know but also take precautions.

8 common forms of plagiarism

Complete Plagiarism

Complete Plagiarism is the most serious form of plagiarism. In which a researcher takes a manuscript or research that someone else created and submits it under his or her name. This can be understood as knowledge theft. And it is a form of intentional plagiarism. However, this form is often the easiest to detect. Especially through plagiarism detection tools like Turn-It-In. And once you are accused of a crime, don’t ask why the punishment is so heavy (if it’s light, you’ll fail the test, if it’s heavy…god only knows).

Source-based Plagiarism

Plagiarism can occur from the source of information you use. For example, when you quote from an inaccurate or non-existent source and create a misleading citation. Plagiarism also occurs when you use a secondary source of data or information. But cite the main source of information. Or to put it simply, you cited the wrong author. This error mostly comes from technical citation errors and is also more difficult to detect

Besides, even creating your own data and falsifying the results is a form of plagiarism. Self-generated data is the act of coming up with data yourself, often with the intention of creating a favorable impression of the results of the research. However, this leads to deviations from the actual data. The consequences of this type of plagiarism can be severe depending on the situation and field of study. For example, in medical research, if the data and make-up results run out, the patient will surely die!

Direct Plagiarism

Direct Plagiarism occurs. When you copy an author’s text word for word without using quotation marks. And accidentally or intentionally make it yours. This case is similar to “Complete Plagiarism”. The only difference is that the content refers to small parts, not all, of another report. Of course, this form of Plagiarism cannot bypass testing software. Like Turn-It-In and is often exposed very quickly.

Self Plagiarism

Many of you have the thought: “What belongs to Caesar must be returned to Caesar.” So what I wrote before, I can automatically use/copy in the next article. Oh, then Ceasar, Ceasar is infected with Self Plagiarism!

Self plagiarism occurs. When an author reuses significant portions of his or her previously published work. Without recognition. The severity of this type of violation is still debated. Because it depends on the content being copied. However, just innocently take back your previous cards (even if only a part). Then, if you put the whole thing into a new song, don’t ask why Turn-it-in is so similar.

Paraphrasing Plagiarism

As published on Wiley, this is the most common type of plagiarism. It involves using someone else’s cards. After making some small changes to the sentences and using it as its own article. Even if the words are different, the original idea remains the same. And that can still be considered plagiarism. In the past, paraphrasing plagiarism was often difficult to detect due to technical limitations. However, the development of AI technology today has helped machines find Plagiarism errors even when you have paraphrased.

Inaccurate Authorship

Inaccurate Authorship can happen in two ways:

The first form is when you use information from one source. But do not credit the author and source in Reference.

The second form is the opposite: when an individual receives recognition in Reference. Even though there is no relevant information used in your article (The purpose is simply to create grandeur for the Reference list). This type of plagiarism, no matter how it occurs, violates a basic rule of research.

Mosaic Plagiarism

Mosaic plagiarism can be more difficult to detect. Because it intersperses other people’s phrases or texts in its own study. However, software like Turn-It-In has upgraded algorithms today. It is possible to recognize and point out this violation to a certain extent. This form of plagiarism is considered intentional and dishonest.

Accidental Plagiarism

In a very small percentage, plagiarism can be unintentional. If it happens due to unintentional and mistaken interpretation or simply the phrase you use. Similar to that of a previous student’s research or submission. Although unintentional plagiarism can be caused by… “forget about it, forget about it”, it can also lead to the same results as intentional plagiarism. Above are some of the most common and easily contracted forms of Plagiarism. So what mistakes have you been making? If you have ever encountered one of the above errors. Do you have a way to deal with it to make yourself “not guilty”? If not, wait for the next article to learn about measures to deal with Plagiarism. Hopefully the 8 common forms of plagiarism that we mentioned will help you better understand the issue of plagiarism.

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