Q OVERVIEW Protecting your academic integrity should be a top priority while you are in school. Your credibility as a student and as a writer are at stake. The consequences of academic dishonesty can be dire. This is your opportunity to learn how to avoid accidental plagiarism and protect your academic integrity. In this assignment, you will explore the many facets of plagiarism and learn how to prevent it. You should spend approximately 1 hour on this assignment. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read the provided resources on plagiarism. 2. Review the CCCOnline Academic Integrity Policy and the CCCOnline Consequences for Plagiarism. 3. Write one paragraph in which you define plagiarism. 4. Write one paragraph that explains how a good writing process can help you prevent plagiarism. 5. Each paragraph should be 5-7 sentences long. The paragraphs have a deliberately chosen structure, including the use of topic sentences, adequate and focused development, and paragraph conclusions. The paragraphs should be written in your own words for this assignment. Do not quote sources; you are the only source! 6. Be sure to use MLA Style to format this assignment. Apply MLA Style to all aspects of the paper, including the heading, proper paragraph indentation and spacing, font, margins, size, etc. Need help with MLA? Please refer to the CCCOnline MLA Citation Toolkit or consult the Purdue OWL for more information. 7. Proofread your work before submission. 8. Submit your assignment to the Module 1 Assignment folder 1: Academic Integrity See the Course Schedule, Course Rubrics, and Grading and Evaluation sections in the Syllabus module for due dates and grading information.