Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?
A) Attributing a quotation to a website
B) Cutting and pasting text into the final draft of a speech
C) Cutting and pasting text into a research document
D) Using a search engine (e.g., Google) to research a topic

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Cutting and pasting text into the final draft of a speech without properly citing the source is plagiarism. Option A is not plagiarism as long as the website is properly cited. Option C may be considered plagiarism if the text is used without proper citation in the final speech. Option D is not plagiarism as long as the sources used in research are properly cited in the final speech.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Plagiarism in Public