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Fabrication

Fabrication is the use of invented information or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive.

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Fabrication  
Don't: Do:
Don't: Cite information not taken from the source indicated Always refer to the correct source when citing information
Don't: List sources in bibliography not used in the assignment Only list sources used for the assignment
Don't: Invent data or information for an assignment Never invent or create information for an assignment
Don't: Submit someone else's work as your own Never submit someone else's work as your own
Don't Taking a test for someone else or having someone else take a test for you Never take a test for someone else or let someone else take a test for you.