Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's ideas, words, or creative work without giving them proper credit, and passing it off as your own.
Here are some key points to keep in mind:
* It doesn't matter if you *intentionally* or *accidentally* used someone else's work without giving credit. Both are considered plagiarism.
* Even if you reword someone else's ideas, you still need to cite your source. This is because the original thought belongs to someone else.
* Plagiarism can include copying text, ideas, images, music, code, or any other type of creative work.
It's important to understand plagiarism and avoid it at all costs. You can learn more about properly citing sources and using research responsibly by visiting websites like the Purdue OWL, the MLA website, or by asking your teacher or professor for guidance.