Compare the student text with the source.
Source: Thomas Ladenburg, "President Roosevelt and the WPA." Published on Digital Histo
During the eight hectic years of its existence, the WPA spent over 11 billion
dollars, hired more than 8 million workers, and provided relief for an estimated
30 million people, roughly one-fourth of the nation.
Student text:
Though it spent billions of dollars, the WPA (Works Progress Administration)
boosted the American economy by providing "relief for an estimated 30 million
people, roughly one-fourth of the nation" (Ladenburg).
Is the student text plagiarized?
No, it is not plagiarized.
Yes, because it fails to use quotation marks.
Yes, because it fails to cite the source.