The Second Industrial Revolution was not just marked by new inventions. New business practices were invented that transformed America's economy. Between 1869-1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion. The steel industry produced just 68,000 tons in 1870 but 4.2 million tons in 1890.
Which of the following would be an example of plagiarizing the third sentence above?
A.) Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion.
B.) “Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion" (Connections Education, 2012).
C.) The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869-1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
D.) Between 1875-1880, the value of U.S. manufacturing increased by $5 billion.
B.) “Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion" (Connections Education, 2012).
This option is an example of plagiarizing because it directly quotes the original sentence without proper citation or attribution. Plagiarism involves using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit, which is considered unethical and academically dishonest.