Worksheet 1: Avoiding Plagiarism

Please answer the following questions using complete sentences. Provide explanations and examples for your responses.

1. How would you define plagiarism? How would you define cheating? Is one more serious than the other?

2. How common of an occurrence is cheating and/or plagiarism at your school?

3. In your own words, explain why cheating has risen so much in recent years?

4. What are some steps that could be taken to prevent plagiarism?