Plagiarism
What is it and how to make sure to cite correctly
Give credit to the original creator
If you participate in social media like Instagram or TikTok, there are trends that are started by one person or a group of people. Tagging these people are a way to give credit to the original creator.
Example:
What is the blinding light challenge?
What is the 'Blinding Lights' challenge on TikTok? The challenge is a dance video to The Weeknd's hit song 'Blinding Lights'. The single has been on top of the charts for weeks, so it's not surprising that many are addicted to the tune. The challenge sees TikTok users perform a specific dance routine to the song.TikTok gives credit for originating the dance on @macdaddyz.
The same idea and approach should be taken when writing a paper. If there is an idea or sentence which you want to use, the original author should be credited or cited.
