Discussion Prompt: Plagiarism

As a writer, one of the gravest errors to make is to plagiarize the work of another. That is one reason why it is so important for you to understand what constitutes plagiarism, why it is wrong, and what you plan to do to make sure that you avoid plagiarism in your papers and projects.

Read the "Academic Integrity" section (pp. 33-35) of the CAGS Student Handbook.

Then, respond to the following questions:

• bulletWhy is it important for a Christ-follower to adhere to high standards of integrity when writing? Offer at least one concept or verse from the Bible to support your point(s).
• bulletDescribe two strategies that you plan to use in the future to ensure that you will not plagiarize your academic writing.