Is

it Plagiarism?

Below are several passages from original sources with the source information
below it. Next to each passage is a sample from a students essay in which they
used the source. Decide if the student committed plagiarism or not.

1.
Original Source
Students Essay


Adverse effects of e-cigarette use noted Its not clear if e-cigarettes are safe or
in the studies included dry cough, throat not. Some negative effects of e-cigarettes
irritation, and shortness of breath. The
are dry cough, throat irritation, and
incidence of serious adverse events did
shortness of breath (Evidence). There
not differ between e-cigarettes and
needs to be more study on the dangers,
placebo e-cigarettes, but e-cigarette use but this should happen soon because a
was associated with a higher rate of
lot of people believe e-cigarettes are
adverse effects than the nicotine patch.
safe.

"Evidence that Electronic Cigarettes
are Effective for Smoking Cessation
Long-term is Lacking." Obesity,
Fitness & Wellness Week 6 June
2015: 409. Academic OneFile. Web.
1 July 2015.

Is it plagiarism? ________________________________


2.
Original Source
Students Essay


Adverse effects of e-cigarette use noted Some studies show that the effects of e-
in the studies included dry cough, throat cigarettes, such as cough and throat
irritation, and shortness of breath. The
irritation, are not more serious than the
incidence of serious adverse events did
effects of placebo e-cigarettes
not differ between e-cigarettes and
(Evidence). These studies do, however,
placebo e-cigarettes, but e-cigarette use show that e-cigarette use has a higher
was associated with a higher rate of
rate of adverse effects than the nicotine
adverse effects than the nicotine patch.
patch. This suggests they may not be a

good way to quit smoking.
"Evidence that Electronic Cigarettes
are Effective for Smoking Cessation
Long-term is Lacking." Obesity,
Fitness & Wellness Week 6 June
2015: 409. Academic OneFile. Web.
1 July 2015.

Is it plagiarism? ________________________________

3.
Original Source
Students Essay


This can be seen around the world. The Many people are aware of the problems
World Health Organization and many
of malnutrition in developing countries.
nations have issued dietary guidelines to This fight has been going on for many
address a global epidemic of
decades, but now there is another issue
noncommunicable diseases that is far
with diet. The World Health
from limited to high-income countries.
Organization is trying to address the
Global diets have converged such that
problem of non-communicable diseases
the same principles for dietary change
in developing countries (Kumanyika).
apply to some extent in all countries. The Some of these diseases caused by poor
increase in noncommunicable diseases
diet include heart disease and high blood
in low- and middle-income countries is
pressure.
more rapid, and has worse consequences
than in high-income countries, according
to the Council on Foreign Relations.
Moreover, the challenge of combating
noncommunicable diseases along with
under-nutrition is substantially greater
in these countries.

Kumanyika, Shiriki. "Aligning Policies
on Nutrition, Food, Environment for
Sustainable Future." The Nation's
Health Mar. 2015: 3. Academic
OneFile. Web. 2 July 2015.

Is it plagiarism? ________________________________

4.
Original Source
Students Essay


This can be seen around the world. The Malnutrition has been a concern in
World Health Organization and many
developing countries for a long time.
nations have issued dietary guidelines to Now the international community, led by
address a global epidemic of
the World Health Organization, has
noncommunicable diseases that is far
identified a new problem, which has also
from limited to high-income countries.
existed in developed countries. That is
Global diets have converged such that
the problem of non-communicable
the same principles for dietary change
diseases, such as heart disease. It seems
apply to some extent in all countries. The that the problem is more serious and
increase in noncommunicable diseases
harder to combat in the developing
in low- and middle-income countries is
countries than in richer countries.
more rapid, and has worse consequences
than in high-income countries, according
to the Council on Foreign Relations.

Moreover, the challenge of combating

noncommunicable diseases along with
under-nutrition is substantially greater
in these countries.

Kumanyika, Shiriki. "Aligning Policies
on Nutrition, Food, Environment for
Sustainable Future." The Nation's
Health Mar. 2015: 3. Academic
OneFile. Web. 2 July 2015.


Is it plagiarism? ________________________________


5.
Original Source
Students Essay


Tax equalization is a complex process,
There are new tax policies for
and the results will differ based upon the international businesses and expatriates,
coverage decisions made by each
and as Kenneth Laks explains, the
employer. One should always consult a
process is complicated and will differ by
tax advisor in both the United States and employer. Its recommended that anyone
host country to help guide and advise on in this situation get advice from a tax
the process.
advisor (Laks).

Laks, Kenneth. "Tax equalization for U.S.
expatriates." The CPA Journal June
2015: 60+. Academic OneFile. Web. 2
July 2015.

Is it plagiarism? ________________________________









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