Copyright Infringement versus Plagiarism.

Plagiarism: a person poses as the originator of work;

• to avoid this charge, always cite your sources.

Copyright Infringement: a person uses the work of another without authorization;

• to avoid this charge, always make sure you have permission to use the work of another.

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