The Pathway to knowing the Plagiarism Spectrum

      Hello, Good Day everyone. Thank you for tuning in for today's blog entry. Today's entry we will be talking about The Plagiarism Spectrum which in other words are the 10 types of plagiarism. Without further ado let's start.

     Now as we all know Plagiarism is a form of theft wherein it involves content or ideas which are from other sources utilized onto another material by a different user. People commonly do this since it makes their tasks convenient even if it makes their work unsubstantial. By learning the Plagiarism Spectrum, we could identify which sources or ideas are reliable. The Plagiarism Spectrum contains 10 different variations that people commonly commit when doing their research or other academic related tasks. The types of plagiarism are Cloning, CTRL + C, Find - Replace, Remix, Recycle, Hybrid, Mashup, 404 Error, Aggregator, and Re-Tweet. These types of plagiarism will be contextualized and defined on the next paragraphs.

    Cloning refers to a type of plagiarism based on its root word cloning, wherein the entire work of a certain author is copied. Ctrl + C is where only a certain portion of the work is copied without citation of the work. Find - Replace refers to a plagiarism wherein keywords and common phrases are replaced but the other ideas are unaltered and remain the same. Remix which if broken down means to mix again, it is a type of plagiarism wherein different ideas from other sources are paraphrased and put into one work. Recycle is where the user or author reuses or repurposes previously owned and submitted work into a different context without acknowledgement or proper citation of the previous work.

    For the sixth variation of plagiarism, we have Hybrid, wherein portions of the text are copied similar to CTRL + C method yet what sets it differently from it is that Hybrid is a mix between cited and not cited idea or text. Next, we have Mashup, wherein there is a citation that involves multiple ideas from different works or sources. Then we have the 404 Error, wherein there is a citation that may not exist or may be inaccurate and not aligned with the source of information. Aggregator is where information is properly cited yet there are no signs of originality or paraphrased idea based on the source. Lastly we have Re-Tweet where there is still an inclusion of proper citation yet it closely relies to the original source, its a common thing in this method where in words are altered or exchanged for their synonymous counterpart or are lengthened or explained in phrases.

    In Conclusion, Plagiarism is a crime that can be easily committed by anyone especially if you are an expert or have some sort of knowledge in using the internet as your leverage. For me, we should be learning about the Plagiarism Spectrum, because with this knowledge we could identify and measure if the source of information is authentic, dependable, and trustworthy. Trust is a vital aspect which we humans need to maintain in order to have a good and proper communication or relation. We should be exercising ourselves to do what is right despite our shortcomings, in order for us to maintain our trustworthiness within our community and each other.

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Topic Sentence and Thesis Statement: A Comparison Between the Two Worlds

    Good Day Everyone, thank you for dropping by for today's blog. For today's entry we will be focusing on the difference between Topic Sentence and Thesis Statement. Prepare your minds as you will be learning and comprehend about this very significant topic.

     As what you have read on the title above a Topic Sentence has unique properties the same applies for Thesis Statement. A topic sentence is usually placed at the beginning of a paragraph to provide a summary of the idea or point discussed in that specific paragraph. It acts as a guide, for the reader helping them navigate through the paragraphs content. On the hand, a thesis statement is typically found at the end of an introduction, in an essay or research paper. It serves as the argument or main point of the work outlining its overall purpose and scope while giving readers an idea of what to expect. While topic sentences are focused on paragraphs, thesis statements. Guide the entire paper by providing direction and purpose.

 To put it in simpler terms, a topic sentence functions, as a summary, at the beginning of a paragraph providing an overview of its content. Conversely a thesis statement serves as the idea of the essay and is typically found and positioned at the end of the introduction offering insight into the overall subject matter of the paper. In essence topic sentences pertain to paragraphs whereas thesis statements encompass the entirety of an essay. With this new profound insight, I hope that you will be able to use this knowledge for your own benefit throughout the challenges you go through in life.

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