Avoiding Plagiarism
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Background information and practical strategies for fighting plagiarism.
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In this 4 1/2-minute video clip, teens discuss the reasons they feel pressure to cheat. We then meet ninth graders from a New Jersey high school who evaluate a sample of writing to determine whether it is plagiarized.
A nonfiction cautionary tale on the dangers of plagiarism. Note especially the lawsuit discussed in question #10.
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How to help students avoid the mindset that fosters plagiarism.
Designed for college freshmen, this tutorial includes a test. Students who score 100% on the test receive a certificate documenting their progress.
Three approaches that will encourage academic integrity and good practice.
This site offers teachers extensive support into preventing plagiarism, including insights into why students plagiarize, explanations of copyright, and links to printable handouts.
This page emphasizes avoiding plagiarism by careful, correct citation.
Good tips on avoiding plagiarism by taking notes effectively.
Are you suspicious about a passage in a student paper? Use this tool to check whether it has been plagiarized from a Web source.
A paraphrase is among most popular types of a so-called accidental plagiarism. Hence, it’s important to understand how to use it properly. This guide draws a line between plagiarism and paraphrase and helps to memorize the paraphrase principle better.
The 4 handouts at this page introduce students to note-taking. The "Is this plagiarism?" activity helps students determine how to attribute information.
A discussion of what constitutes plagiarism, examples, and strategies to avoid it.
A discussion of the difference between deliberate and accidental plagiarism.
A good introduction to plagiarism, this TED video (3:48) is supported by viewing check questions and a 19-page handout on 10 types of plagiarism. Downloadable video resides at YouTube; Adobe Reader required for the handout.
An article by someone who makes a living writing papers for other people.
A college professor puts it succinctly: "Either you can be a teacher or you can be the plagiarism police."
"In this lesson, students will examine the case of a particular author accused of stealing another author's work. They then create plagiarized pieces of work and reflect on the writing process."
Consequences of Plagiarism
Walsh, 47, was working on a master of strategic studies degree. A review board's report found the plagiarism "egregious."
Plagiarism in
America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great
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Social media users mentioned instances to the writer's boss.
Much of the speech was lifted from bestseller
Lean In
.
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