What does not qualify as an acceptable use of someone else's work?

Copying and posting someone else's work without giving proper credit does not qualify as an acceptable use of that work. Ethical standards in research and writing require that credit is given to the original creator of the material when it is used. This respect for intellectual property is fundamental to academic integrity and upholding the standards of originality.

In contrast, quoting directly with a citation, paraphrasing with a citation, and summarizing in your own words with acknowledgment all involve giving appropriate credit to the original source. These practices demonstrate an understanding of the importance of respecting the contributions of others while allowing for the use of their ideas in support of your own arguments or analyses.