Plagiarism as the act of claiming another’s words or ideas as one’s own while failing to document the source of these words or ideas. These words or ideas may come from authors, critics or peers. Milton Academy considers plagiarism a serious violation of academic integrity and teachers talk repeatedly with their students about truthfulness and honesty in scholarship.
There are different types of plagiarism and you should understand each type. Under the Types of Plagiarism tab, you will find the definition of, and examples of, direct plagiarism, mosaic plagiarism or patch writing, and idea plagiarism. If you have any questions about plagiarism, please speak with your teacher or a Cox Librarian.