Question

Original Source MaterialNo matter how kindly voters treat the panderer in the voting booth, the public overwhelmingly believes that candidates will say one thing to get elected and then ignore their pledges once in office. This lack of sincerity, to the extent that happens, reduces public confidence in government. Candidates should say what they believe. At the same time, the public should demand that candidates speak frankly and truthfully about issues of concern, and it must understand that once a person is elected and looks at the fact in much greater detail, changes in attitude do and should occur.

References:
Simon, P. (2003). Our culture of pandering.Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Student VersionThe relationship between voters and candidates is a complicated one. For example, the vast majority of the public is convinced that candidates will promise anything to be elected and then pay no attention to their promises once elected (Simon, 2003). Such a state of affairs sets low expectations for those running for office.Which of the following is true for the Student Version above?

a. Word-for-Word plagiarism
b. Paraphrasing plagiarism
c. This is not plagiarism

Answer 1

Answer: THIS IS NOT PLAGIARISM.

Explanation: Plagiarism can be defined as the copying of another person's ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission.

Clearly the students version above is NOT a copy of the original source material. Furthermore, the student went ahead to give reference to an excerpt that is not originally theirs.