Is Homework Help Considered Plagiarism? A Scientist's Perspective

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The discussion revolves around the concept of plagiarism in the context of seeking homework help on a forum. Participants are exploring the boundaries of acceptable assistance and the implications of their actions based on academic integrity guidelines.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning what constitutes plagiarism and how it relates to asking for help on homework. There are discussions about the importance of understanding professors' rules and the forum's guidelines on homework help.

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Some participants are actively seeking clarification on the rules and expressing a desire to consult their professors for further guidance. There is an ongoing exploration of opinions regarding the appropriateness of asking for help without crossing into plagiarism.

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Participants mention the need to adhere to specific rules set by their professors and the forum, indicating a concern for academic integrity. There is an acknowledgment that the interpretation of these rules may vary among individuals.

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I usually find myself asking a question here if I get stuck on a question. Is this plagiarism?
 
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Crosshash said:
I usually find myself asking a question here if I get stuck on a question. Is this plagiarism?

I would think that it would depend on your professors' rules, and whether the PF Rules on Homework Help were being obeyed. That's why we have 'em.
 
berkeman said:
I would think that it would depend on your professors' rules, and whether the PF Rules on Homework Help were being obeyed. That's why we have 'em.

Guess I'll have to ask him next time I see him. I suppose the rules being obeyed make sense though.
 
Crosshash said:
I usually find myself asking a question here if I get stuck on a question. Is this plagiarism?

Asking for help and learning how to solve something is not plagiarism. That's why an effort needs to be made to get help.

It's up to you to learn how. There is no Exam Help thread after all, and that will be all up to you if you don't learn how to do it.

As Berkeman suggests though your Professor may have more specific ideas about that.
 
Crosshash said:
Guess I'll have to ask him next time I see him. I suppose the rules being obeyed make sense though.

Maybe print out a copy of the PF Rules in the part about Homework Help, and show that to your prof for his/her opinion. It would be interesting to hear back what their thoughts are.
 
Yeah, I'll pay him a visit with the rules (which I've just printed) on Monday. Thanks for the words. I'd like to see this thread stay open just so I can see what other people have to say on this topic.

Thanks.
 

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