A word-for-word copy of someone else's work, without attribution and quotation marks, is deliberate plagiarism.
If you have already submitted something you've written for an assignment for any other class, using that same text without instructor permission and proper citations is plagiarism.
Taking bits and pieces from a variety of sources, putting them together, and presenting them as your original work is plagiarism. You need to cite your sources.
Sometimes you forget. Sometimes you don't realize you paraphrased. Accidents happen, but it's still plagiarism. Keep careful track of your sources!
When you attempt to pass off the work of someone else as something you wrote or created, you are plagiarizing. Some examples of deliberate plagiarism are:
Sometimes students make a mistake when including sources in their papers. Here are some examples of things that can lead to accidental plagiarism:
Some strategies you can use to avoid plagiarism include:
From the Nursing Department's syllabus statement on the use of generative AI:
You may use generative AI for assignments, but you must not present its output as your own. Always cite AI-generated content, including the tool used, access date, and prompt. AI outputs may be inaccurate or biased, so review and edit carefully. You are responsible for any errors. Misrepresenting AI-generated content as your own is academic dishonesty. For citation guidance, see: APA Style Guide: How to Cite ChatGPT
