If I diagram two sentences and the diagrams look different, are the sentence structures different? Also would that mean my sentence is free from plagiarism?
Also I cited my sources for the sentences
Wes, this has sat here for hours with no response because we've tried to explain what is and what is not plagiarism for several days now. Out of respect for you, I'm finally responding. I can't give you any more advice. If you are paraphrasing, that's fine as long as you make it clear that's what you are doing. If you are restating information you gleaned from a source, it's best to identify the source, but it's not plagiarism. If you are quoting your source, use quotation marks and identify the writer/speaker. If you are using someone else's words and presenting them as your own, that's plagiarism. I don't know how much clearer I can be.
If the diagram of two sentences looks different, it could indicate that the sentence structures are different. Sentence structure refers to the way words and phrases are organized to create a grammatically correct sentence.
In sentence diagramming, you visually represent the structure of a sentence using lines and different parts of speech. The purpose is to break down the sentence and show the relationship between words and phrases.
If the diagrams of two sentences differ, it suggests that the organization and arrangement of the words in the sentences are not the same. This can indicate differences in sentence structure.
However, it is important to note that while different sentence structures can lead to different diagrams, the reverse is not always true. Two sentences may have the same structure even if their diagrams differ, particularly if more complex grammar concepts are involved.
Regarding plagiarism, sentence structure and diagramming are not directly related to the issue of plagiarism. Plagiarism refers to using someone else's ideas, words, or work without properly acknowledging the original source. Diagramming sentences does not determine whether a sentence is plagiarized or not.
To ensure your sentence is free from plagiarism, you need to properly cite and attribute any sources or references you have used. Plagiarism can be avoided by using quotation marks for direct quotes, paraphrasing with proper citations, and giving credit to the original author or source whenever necessary.