Plagiarism on AMCAS

[mariposas905]

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Do adcoms check essays for plagiarism by using any specific software such as those used in universities? My school uses a check that highlights all similar words/sentences with documents present across the internet. I'm wondering if medical schools do something similar.

(And no, I have not copied my essay from other sources 🙄 it's completely my own work!)

 

[AllBleedingStops]

Why would you be concerned about this if you have not lifted anything from other sources?

 

[candbgirl]

What on earth would make you even think of this question if you aren’t contemplating something?

 

[mariposas905]

Why would you be concerned about this if you have not lifted anything from other sources?

What on earth would make you even think of this question if you aren’t contemplating something?

Lol because I am using sentences from a prior article/reflection I wrote that is currently online. For example, I used the same description from a research abstract I wrote and words from a student reflection of mine that is published on my school's website. I'm concerned that if adcoms use an automatic software, they would assume that I copied dishonestly without further checking, although it is from my own work. I also did not include this abstract publication or reflection on my AMCAS, so they may not scrutinize closely enough to see that it is infact mine. I don't want to be called out on this basis or rejected...

 

[Goro]

Lol because I am using sentences from a prior article/reflection I wrote that is currently online. For example, I used the same description from a research abstract I wrote and words from a student reflection of mine that is published on my school's website. I'm concerned that if adcoms use an automatic software, they would assume that I copied dishonestly without further checking, although it is from my own work. I also did not include this abstract publication or reflection on my AMCAS, so they may not scrutinize closely enough to see that it is infact mine. I don't want to be called out on this basis or rejected...

Wise @Pathdocmd @Med Ed @gyngyn?

This is a novel one.

 

[Pathdocmd]

Wise @Pathdocmd @Med Ed @gyngyn?

This is a novel one.

I have never heard of a med school using Turnitin or similar software. Given the limited subjects that applicants tend to write about, it probably be more of a nuance than a help.

 

[AllBleedingStops]

For example, I used the same description from a research abstract I wrote and words from a student reflection of mine that is published on my school's website.

Why are you quoting yourself from these sources. This just seems odd. Just find a way to write it without these things.

 

[mariposas905]

Why are you quoting yourself from these sources. This just seems odd. Just find a way to write it without these things.

I wrote about these parts very effectively in those sources, and it seemed to fit well in my AMCAS. I didn't quote everything verbatim, but played around some and put it in my W/A section. If I really have to, I will remove it and rewrite.

 

[getdown]

if this is your own work why even worry? Are you going to sue yourself for using your intellectual material?

 

[initialize]

Lol because I am using sentences from a prior article/reflection I wrote that is currently online. For example, I used the same description from a research abstract I wrote and words from a student reflection of mine that is published on my school's website. I'm concerned that if adcoms use an automatic software, they would assume that I copied dishonestly without further checking, although it is from my own work. I also did not include this abstract publication or reflection on my AMCAS, so they may not scrutinize closely enough to see that it is infact mine. I don't want to be called out on this basis or rejected...

As crazy as it sounds, I’m pretty sure using sentences that were written by yourself previously still counts as plagiarism.


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[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

I wrote about these parts very effectively in those sources, and it seemed to fit well in my AMCAS. I didn't quote everything verbatim, but played around some and put it in my W/A section. If I really have to, I will remove it and rewrite.

Turnitin has a page on this topic. It argues that while recycling your own work is only plagiarism under certain definitions, the ethics of it are questionable at best. But since you’re not attempting to publish another work with your old material presented as new, I don’t see why it would be a problem, so long as you were the sole author and the publishing license doesn’t take away your copyright ownership.

 

[Thecomposer]

Do adcoms check essays for plagiarism by using any specific software such as those used in universities? My school uses a check that highlights all similar words/sentences with documents present across the internet. I'm wondering if medical schools do something similar.

(And no, I have not copied my essay from other sources 🙄 it's completely my own work!)

As crazy as it sounds, I’m pretty sure using sentences that were written by yourself previously still counts as plagiarism.


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AAMC 99.999% has software like this and yes, copying your own work is considered plagiarizism in virtually every institution. It is best to write the entire document from scratch without using pieces from anywhere. As always, better safe than sorry (aka, in worst case scenario, getting banned from AMCAS forever).

 

[Lost in Translation]

Can someone explain to me exactly why quoting yourself without proper citation is plagiarism?

 

[mariposas905]

if this is your own work why even worry? Are you going to sue yourself for using your intellectual material?

Because people are saying it is plagiarism apparently lol

 

[mariposas905]

AAMC 99.999% has software like this and yes, copying your own work is considered plagiarizism in virtually every institution. It is best to write the entire document from scratch without using pieces from anywhere. As always, better safe than sorry (aka, in worst case scenario, getting banned from AMCAS forever).

Okay, I guess its better to be safe than sorry and change up those essays :/

 

[Lucca]

Can someone explain to me exactly why quoting yourself without proper citation is plagiarism?

in an academic or scholarly publication, presenting previously published work as new is considered plagiarism. The issue in academe is precisely that: you are presenting work as if it is novel and this is dishonest.

Using a sentence you used in a school essay on your AMCAS app? Highly, highly, highly doubt anyone would consider that plagiarism or even care enough to bring the issue up. That said, if you're paranoid about it just reword it to be safe.

 

[Lost in Translation]

in an academic or scholarly publication, presenting previously published work as new is considered plagiarism. The issue in academe is precisely that: you are presenting work as if it is novel and this is dishonest.

Using a sentence you used in a school essay on your AMCAS app? Highly, highly, highly doubt anyone would consider that plagiarism or even care enough to bring the issue up. That said, if you're paranoid about it just reword it to be safe.

Makes sense on all counts. Thanks for the info!