The topic of plagiarism is one that is difficult to discuss. The lines are blurry as to what is considered plagiarism and what is not.  It all depends on the amount of correct citations used within the paper that is being written.  The scholarly article that I read, entitled "What is Plagiarism?" helped to make it clear what is truly plagiarism and how to avoid it. I think this helped me to fully understand simply because it set specific parameters instead of just giving a vague outline like the other article we read for class. The article "What is Plagiarism?" also brings up the topic of borrowing information, which is similar to the audio clip about music sampling that we read.  It can be difficult to determine what is okay to use and what is not, and how to properly cite the information being "borrowed." All three of these information sources have provided me with information that I did not previously know. They have opened my eyes to the world of plagiarism and the complexity that lies within the issue. I was aware that plagiarism does happen within the college setting but I did not realize just how common of an issue it has become. I had been unaware of the issues that lie within digital music sampling before I listened to the NPR audio clip. Digital music sampling is not something that directly impacts my life so it was interesting to learn more about the topic.