A student unintentionally paraphrases too closely and fails to cite the source. Which statement is most accurate?

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It is acceptable if the student explains that the omission was completely unintentional.

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It is acceptable because academic misconduct requires a deliberate intention to deceive.

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It may still constitute plagiarism even when the omission was not deliberate.

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It becomes plagiarism only when a substantial amount of material has been reproduced.

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