Achievement 3 :

Hello everyone and Happy new summer wishes to all I hope you all are well and having a good life!
so I read today about the 3rd Achievement and I learn many new things so I am sharing my new learnings about Content Etiquette and Plagiarism.

What is plagiarism ? Let's Understand It Clearly

Definition:

Plagiarism happens when an individual employs someone else's content — be it text, images, videos, or some creative work — without permission or without properly crediting the original creator.

Understanding the Concept

Suppose someone works for days on a distinct piece of content — it may be a blog post, video, graphic design, photo, or even a painting. That piece of content is their hard work, creativity, and time.

But suppose another individual uses that content in their work or post without taking permission or providing credit, then it is plagiarism.

Citing isn't about giving a vague source such as "Google" or "Wikipedia" — it's about referencing the specific page or naming the creator.

A Simple Example:

Let's say you're a YouTuber. You rise early, record throughout the day, and then sit for hours editing your video before posting.

Now, suppose someone downloads your video, inserts it into their own work, and publishes it without permission or even speaking your name. How would you feel?

That's plagiarism, and that's not acceptable on any decent or professional site — including Steemit.

Forms of Plagiarism (Explained Simply):

There are numerous types, but here are 8 popular ones you should be aware of:

Complete Plagiarism:

Mugging up another person's complete work and presenting it as yours.

Source-Based Plagiarism:

Referring to an incorrect or misleading source for the content you took.

Self-Plagiarism:

Using your previously published material in many different locations without indicating it's reused.

Paraphrased Plagiarism:

Rewriting someone's ideas using different words but failing to credit them.

Mosaic Plagiarism:

Blending copied phrases with your own content without giving credit.

Accidental Plagiarism:

Unknowingly using someone's ideas or words because you didn't verify properly.

Direct Plagiarism:

Copy-pasting word-for-word content from another source.

Inaccurate Authorship:

Plagiarizing content you did not produce or inappropriately claiming authorship.

Avoiding Plagiarism:

Always clearly cite your sources and reference the exact page or creator.

Use plagiarism detectors to check your work prior to publishing.

Don't copy-paste content even with minor modifications — rather, attempt to grasp the concept and describe it in your own words.

If you use an image off the internet, state the exact source link.

Remember: creating original content is much more valuable. Just pause, reflect, and your own ideas will start flowing. Trust yourself!

What Are Citations?

Citations are references to the original source of the information you are sharing. They help others verify and respect the work of the original creator.

Example:

" The term health describes a state of full emotional and physical welfare. Healthcare is there to assist individuals in a state of maximum welfare."
Source: Medical News Today

Last Note:

I have read and agree with the Steemit Etiquette and I will always do my best to obey the rules and to respect the hard work of others in this wonderful community. Let's be original and respectful!