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Citing While Writing Using APA

Why We Cite Sources

Consequences of Academic DisHonesty (Plagiarism, etc.)

@ GSU

  • Failing grade on assignment
  • Failing grade on assignment
  • Suspension from university
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  • Expulsion from university (which makes it very hard to get into another one)
  • Limited work options: Academic Dishonesty can limit your options
    –How many of you plan to be journalists? Writers? Business people? Teachers? Medical professionals? Scientists?

in Real-World

  • The One Lie That Brought Down Walmart's PR Chief (Burfield: Sept 2014)

  • Time, CNN Suspend Fareed Zakaria's Column, After Plagiarism Claim (2012)

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