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I hope you all are well and happy, enjoying your lives. Alright, I am @mabubakar966. This is my post for the verification of my 3rd achievement, and let me tell you that my 1st achievement and 2nd achievement have been successfully completed in a very peaceful manner. This post is related to the 3rd achievement in Newcommer' Community. Let me explain the rest in detail below.

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What is Content Etiquette?

We will divide content etiquette into two aspects. In one part, we will talk about content (we will explore what content is), and in the other, we will discuss etiquette and then we will discuss the combination of these two.

What does 'content' actually mean?

Content in the context of the internet and media, content refers to expressing text, images, or videos. It is what we regularly post on our blogs or websites. It can be discussions or information about our daily life or the topics on which we engage in conversation or debate with each other.

What does 'etiquette' mean?

Etiquette means to live in any society or community that it does not cause harm to anyone, and to adopt courteous behavior. Helping various individuals and engaging in knowledgeable, respectful, straightforward, and accurate conversations in a community. The actual meaning of etiquette is to follow rules. It encourages individuals to communicate and demonstrate respect towards each other. To refrain from making others feel uncomfortable and to provide a peaceful environment, ensuring that others not only avoid pain and distress but also experience respect, love, and the blessings of positive relationships.

What is Content Etiquette?

Posting or creating pure and authentic material on blogs and websites while adhering to all community rules and regulations, and doing so with positive and respectful conduct, is referred to as content etiquette. An environment where individuals, free from discomfort, can create good and sustainable content, leading to better conversations and enabling people to form collaborations with each other.

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Creating informative content that informs people with accurate news and allows them to benefit from it. This content can be easily produced, but it requires keeping the mind prepared and maintaining self-motivation and positivity, which sustains energy and power. Choosing a topic of personal interest allows for better writing, and simultaneously conducting thorough keyword research helps in organizing content to capture people's attention. Avoid including inappropriate or offensive words in the content, steer clear of profanity, and refrain from using lines that may be disrespectful or repulsive to readers. Exercising absolute restraint from such elements enhances the content, and keeping the mind open to diverse perspectives contributes to its overall improvement. Following content etiquette enhances the community system, ensuring a positive and engaged community with respectful interactions. Creating content with etiquette not only accumulates trust and value over time but can also prove highly beneficial in the future. Good and informative content consistently attracts an audience and establishes credibility. A good way to strengthen relationships and make them user-friendly is to keep all users positive, leading to engaged audiences and achieving excellent results. This not only boosts reputation but also establishes a professional and ethical system. Creating content that is completely free from copyright infringement and has not been stolen from another person, but is developed using one's own thinking and ideas.

Negative Impact of Ignoring Content Etiquette:

Ignoring content etiquette can have severe consequences, leading to negative impacts on your identity or personally. Engaging in negative behavior can stir up a multitude of problems that can jeopardize your communication, relationships, and personal reputation. Displaying negative behavior can lead to harmful consequences, often resulting in strained connections and broken relations with audience.

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The biggest reason is plagiarism (PLAGIARISM HAS BEEN EXPLAINED IN DETAIL BELOW).

Creating useless and vulgar content erodes people's trust, and they lose faith in the content, thinking that similar inappropriate actions may occur again. Losing trust is one thing, but this kind of behavior can negatively impact the entire community, creating a toxic atmosphere that disrupts positive interactions. Violating copyright laws or stealing someone else's content not only undermines the human ability to create through their own efforts but also hinders the creative mind, making it sluggish and unproductive in future content creation. Crafting content often results in minimal engagement, causing a gradual decline in people's interest. The esteem once held in people's hearts diminishes, and they begin to perceive the content as unprofessional. It also impacts reputation. When people repeatedly encounter inappropriate and bad content, they start perceiving it negatively. It tarnishes their perception, and one's reputation is negatively affected.

What not to do?

• Breaking Copyright Laws
• Spreading Wrong Information
• Trolling Someone
• Ignoring Guidelines
• Creating Harmful Content
• Choosing Illegal Methods

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What is Plagiarism?

Taking someone else's words, thoughts, or work without their permission, and then not giving them credit for that content by presenting it as your own is what is referred to as plagiarism. * plagiarized material doesn't only encompass textual content but extends to include images, videos, ideas, and creative thinking as well. Appropriating these elements without proper attribution or citation in your posts is a clear violation of ethical standards and rules. Plagiarism is a significant consequence of negative content etiquette*. Intentionally taking someone else's thoughts or ideas, and then casting aspersions on their work is akin to defamation. Plagiarizing the work of others goes against the laws in every community. It is a blatant truth that if one steals someone else's content, it will be perceived negatively. Plagiarism is a despicable act that amplifies the violation. It involves a complete disregard for all rules, laws, and guidelines. Plagiarism diminishes creativity, professional integrity, and mental capabilities. Repeatedly engaging in plagiarism hinders the mind's ability to function at its best, forming a detrimental habit.

If we want content, we should take it with full credit. This way, the original content creator can also benefit, and they can receive proper credit. Citation is the opposite of outright plagiarism; in this case, the content is copied like regular plagiarism, but complete credit is given to the original source. Citation boosts the morale of the real content creator; it's like hitting two birds with one stone. It means obtaining the content while ensuring the original content creator receives due credit.

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Types of Plagiarism

• Complete Plagiarism:

Copying someone else's entire work without providing proper references is referred to as complete plagiarism. In this form of plagiarism, the entirety of another person's content is used without giving any acknowledgment. This practice fails to provide the original content creator with the credit they deserve.

• Accidental Plagiarism:

Accidental plagiarism occurs when an individual, unintentionally and without realizing it, uses someone else's work without proper citation. This typically happens in situations where there is confusion or a lack of awareness about citation rules, leading to inadvertent misuse of external content. It can occur when individuals are unclear about what requires citation or when they are not familiar with the specific rules and guidelines governing proper attribution.

• Direct or Verbatim Plagiarism:

Direct plagiarism, also referred to as verbatim plagiarism, involves copying specific portions or sections of someone else's work without proper attribution or reference. It may not encompass the entire work but focuses on reproducing certain parts word-for-word. Unlike complete plagiarism, which involves taking the entirety of someone else's work, direct plagiarism targets specific sections or phrases. Verbatim plagiarism does not incorporate any alterations or changes to the original text and is done without providing proper credit or citation.

• Paraphrasing Plagiarism:

It involves rewriting or rephrasing someone else's work in such a way that it no longer resembles the original, and then using it without proper reference or citation. This form of plagiarism occurs when individuals express the same thoughts or ideas in their own words without giving credit to the original source. It is essential to acknowledge the intellectual property of others through proper citation, even when paraphrasing, to avoid plagiarism.

• Mosiac Plagiarism:

. It involves gathering information from various sources and combining words, phrases, or sentences to create a new work. In mosaic plagiarism, the individual interweaves content from different sources without proper attribution or citation, creating a mosaic of borrowed material.

• Self Plagiarism:

Using your own previously created content to generate new material without proper acknowledgment is referred to as self-plagiarism. To prevent self-plagiarism, it's important to conduct thorough research and create fresh content for each new work.

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How to avoid plagiarism

First and foremost, it's essential to familiarize oneself with plagiarism rules and regulations. Once you understand them, you can effectively prevent plagiarism. If, for instance, new ideas are not coming to mind, resorting to plagiarism is not the solution. However, if you use content from various websites, it must be properly cited. Having a clear source for the content ensures that it is not judged as plagiarism. Additionally, if content is obtained from websites, rephrasing or rewriting is acceptable, but it's important to replace all words with new ones or construct entirely new sentences. Alternatively, express the ideas in your own words. When you begin creating your own content, it's important to conduct thorough study and research. Keep your mind prepared and use it effectively. By doing so, you can eliminate the habit of content stealing, making the writing process more comfortable.
Allocate dedicated time for research, and strive to enhance the quality of your work continually. Always pay special attention to proper citation, if you need to use content, providing the necessary references is crucial. Whether it's creating content from images or videos, proper citation is the key to avoiding plagiarism otherwise it can be detected. To avoid plagiarism, preparing your own content is a positive approach. Bringing in new perspectives and enhancing your ideas results in better content and also ensures protection against plagiarism.

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