“Copy from one author, it’s plagiarism; copy from two, it’s research. “ Wilson Mizner (1876 – 1933)
Students in high school often have a difficult time understanding what plagiarism is. They’re used to sharing work with friends, cutting and pasting from the internet and copying homework. All of these activities actually fit the definition of plagiarism.
Plagiarims happens when someone uses another’s ideas or work as their own. It can include written work, artwork, photography, research projects, music, web site information and even a student’s own work. Yes, you can actually plagiarize yourself if you complete an assignment for one teacher and subject and then use that same assignment in another class!
“If you don’t want your teacher to know you are doing it, it is probably plagiarism.” (Melinda Miller-Widrik 
