Ema99 Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi! I wanted to know your opinion about my problem: I'm writing an extended essay in literature and I wrote about smth I read on the internet. Like, I took the main idea but I didn't write the way the person wrote it. Should I still cite the source or can I keep it as it was my idea? Thank you in advance for your answers! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB_taking_over Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 When in doubt, it's best to cite it. Since you are using the ideas of another person it would be best to cite. Claiming it as your own (no citation) is generally considered plagiarism. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ema99 Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Would it be possible for them to find out? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB_taking_over Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 There is always that possibility. It often ends badly for you if they find out. The safest bet is to go back and find where you got the idea from and cite it. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw0573 Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 It is also possible to find an academic source that says what your internet source says and cite that instead. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarz Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Cite it, if you get caught everything you have worked for is gone. Plagiarism is not taken easy, so just cite, no harm in doing that. Good luck with the EE! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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