You are writing an essay and find a paragraph in a previous assignment you submitted last semester that fits perfectly. You copy the paragraph and include it in your current assignment without mentioning that it was used in your earlier work.
Is this considered plagiarism?

Question

You are writing an essay and find a paragraph in a previous assignment you submitted last semester that fits perfectly. You copy the paragraph and include it in your current assignment without mentioning that it was used in your earlier work. 
 Is this considered plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because reusing your previous work without proper acknowledgment is self-plagiarism.

Answer

No, because it is your own work.

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