What Is Plagiarism

What is plagiarism? (And why you should care!)

How often does it happen? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Students, if ,[object Object],[object Object],You have probably plagiarized!

Two types of plagiarism: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Excuses It’s okay if I don’t get caught! I was too busy to write that paper! (Job, big game, too much homework!) My teachers expect too much! I’ve got to get into ??? U.! I and parents/ bosses expect “A”s! This assignment was BORING! Everyone does it!

Rationale for academic integrity (as if it were necessary!) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Is your academic reputation valuable to you?

Real Life Consequences: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Consequences (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Possible Consequences: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Is it worth the risk?

Yada, yada, yada… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Do I have to cite everything?

Nope! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Hooray for common knowledge!

Common Knowledge Examples ,[object Object],[object Object],If you see a fact in three or more sources, and you are fairly certain your readers already know this information, it is likely to be “ common knowledge .” However, when in doubt, cite!

No need to document when: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Wrong! Paraphrasing original ideas without documenting your source, is plagiarism too! If I change a few words, I’m okay, right?

Three Strategies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

As you take notes: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In-text / in-project MLA documentation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Use in-text / in-project documentation when: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Paper Mills http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~iteach/chapman_papermills.pdf Check this out… http://www.24hourtermpapers.com http://www.exampleessays.com/viewpaper/26773.html http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=14874

Preventing plagiarism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Works Cited ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

This slide show created by Joyce Valenza Media Specialist Springfield Township High School Modified by C. Tomlinson 4-2-05 WITCC Adjunct

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