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Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\r\nIdentify instances of plagiarism, both intentional and unintentional\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nAs discussed in the previous page, incidents of plagiarism and related ethical violations are unfortunately common features of contemporary life, both in and out of our work environments. The video below from 2016 describes 10 famous cases:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hDnN9TeN65E\r\n
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practice question<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/assessments.lumenlearning.com\/assessments\/8557.1\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nBoth intentional and unintentional plagiarism are problems, and you should do everything you can to keep them from happening. It is obvious that intentional plagiarism would be a gross violation; however, unintentional plagiarism is a bit more difficult to nail down.\r\n\r\nAs the UNSW Sydney\u2019s page for their current students describes, \u201cmost incidents of plagiarism are the product not of deliberate cheating, but of underdeveloped academic skills.\u201d[footnote]UNSW Sydney. \"How Does Plagiarism Happen?<\/a>\" Web. 18 June 2018.[\/footnote] Often the problem isn't with the ethical standing of the author but with something else, such as lack of time, lack of clear notes, and lack of understanding of proper referencing. Thus, the basic rule of thumb for avoiding plagiarism is three-fold:\r\n