Which of the following statements about plagiarism is false?

a. Plagiarism involves the use of another person's exact words without quoting them and citing them appropriately.
b. Plagiarism involves paraphrasing another person's exact words without citing them appropriately
c. Plagiarism only occurs when it is intentional
d. Plagiarism involves using another person's ideas without citing them appropriately.


Answer c

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