Question

Using this as a source, a student writes the following paragraph for a Technical Abstract. Water is a polar inorganic compound that is at room temperature an odorless and tasteless liquid. It is nearly colorless with a hint of blue. Water is described as the universal solvent for its ability to dissolve many substances. This allows it to be the solvent of life. Water is a liquid at the temperatures and pressures that are most adequate for life. Specifically, at a standard pressure of 1 atm (1.01325 bar, 101.325 kPa, 14.69595 psi), water is a liquid between the temperatures of 273.15 K (0 °C , 32 °F) and 373.15 K (100 °C , 212 °F). Does the Wikipediea article need to be cited? Answer If it is not cited, is that plagiarism? Answer

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

According to Plagiarism.org, the term plagiarism means an act of fraud because it involves stealing someone's work and lying about it. Merriam-Webster Dictionary points out that it means to use another's production without crediting the source. So, if the excerpt belongs to a Wikipediea article, it is necessary to cite it, otherwise it would be considered as plagiarism.