Achievement 3 by @chisomx Task : Content Etiquette

The steemit platform has made sure to ensure that plagiarism doesn’t exist in any form although the platform enables us to be very creative and think outside the box. The guidelines they set up for us helps to protect and the interest of the members of the community and the community itself as a whole.

What is plagiarism?
This is simply using a person’s work or content without giving reference or acknowledging the person and also without the persons knowledge or permission. This “content” in question can either be photos, pictures, videos, articles, write ups etc.

Why does steemit frown at plagiarism?
This is because this platform is concerned about and encourages the use of original content by the members of the community. The fact that people are able to brainstorm and put it down in words is what they are after.

What is proof of brain?
This is simply the ability to use your brain or brain storm. This enables people to earn “STEEM” from brainstorming. Since this platform rewards you for posting original contents, you are supposed to give citation or source to any content you post which consists of other people’s content or work to avoid being accused of plagiarism.

What is citation?
This is simply the act of referencing or acknowledging people’s original work. Citation doesn’t only add more value to your content but you’re also indirectly giving merit to the original source. This reduces your chances of being flagged on this platform.

How to site a source and give proper citation

Citation can be done with either of the following;

1. Use of quotation marks (“)
2. Use of markups (>)

For example;
a) Copying and pasting with the link source using the markup

“ Fashion is a form of self-expression and autonomy at a particular period and place and in a specific context, of clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, and body posture.[1] In its everyday use, the term implies a look defined by the fashion industry as that which is trending. Everything that is considered fashion is available and popular by the fashion system (industry and media)." ^Source

b) Using paraphrased citation with the link source

“ Fashion can be defined as a way of self-expression and creativity or making a statement at a particular period and place and in a specific context, of clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, and body posture.[1] It’s something we use everyday, the term implies a look defined by the fashion industry as that which is trending. Everything that is considered fashion is available and popular by the fashion system (industry and media)." ^Source

NOTE:

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I have read and understood the Steemit Etiquette on Steemit Community and will do my best to embrace them.

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