Here are some examples of plagiarism. This isn't meant to be an exhaustive list, but should give you an idea of how easy it is for plagiarism to happen
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A Natural Setting: A History of Exploration and Settlement in Yosemite ValleySince its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. |
A Natural Setting: A History of Exploration and Settlement in Yosemite ValleySince its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. |
This is plagiarism, because
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| Since its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. | Since its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. (Harrick 1996) |
This is plagiarism because
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| Since its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. | Since it was found by non-native people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a unique, even sacred, hold on the American psyche because its beauty makes it an exceptional valley and one of the greatest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite has a special hold on the western mind, attitudes to the Valley have changed over time due to new political movements, migration patterns and environmental concerns as people have become more concerned about their relationship and impact on nature. (Harrick 1996) |
This is plagiarism because
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| Since its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. | The dramatic scenery of Yosemite Valley has endeared it to Americans since first seen by settlers in the mid-nineteenth century. But although it holds a special place in the American psyche, attitudes towards the valley have been changing in recent years. This has been due to a number of factors: changing political attitudes, immigration and the rise of environmentalism, which has seen a change in the way that people think about the natural world. |
This is plagiarism because
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| Since its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. | Attitudes towards Yosemite Valley are changing, due in part, to the rise of environmentalism |
This is plagiarism because
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| Since its first discovery by non-indigenous people in the mid-nineteenth century, Yosemite Valley has held a special, even religious, hold on the American conscience because its beauty makes it an incomparable valley and one of the grandest of all special temples of Nature. While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to his relationship and impact on nature. |
Yosemite Valley was first sighted by non-Indians in 1833 by Joseph Rutherford Walker and his group of explorers (Yosemite Gold, 2012). Yosemite was one of the first territories preserved for its scenic beauty, public use, and continued enjoyment (Aramark, 2019). While Yosemite holds a special grip on the western mind, perceptions about the Valley have evolved over time due to changing politics, migration patterns and environmental concerns as man has become more attuned to their relationship and impact on nature (Harrick, 1996). |
This is plagiarism because
Aramark (2019) Park History. Yosemite National Park. Available from https://www.travelyosemite.com/discover/park-history/ [Accessed 13 November 2019]
Harrick, C.A. (1996) A Natural Setting. Nature and its Discontents 23.1 pp. 41-50
Yosemite Gold (2012) History of Yosemite. Welcome to Yosemite. Available from https://www.yosemitegold.com/yosemite/history.html [Accessed 13 November 2019]
Examples adapted from Turnitin (2012) The Plagiarism Spectrum
