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better safe than sorry:
avoiding plagiarismsam alfrey, research and instruction librarian
academic dishonesty
plagiarism
cheatingmisrepresentation
of experience, ability, or effort
unauthorized collaboration
submission of same work in
multiple classes
academic dishonesty
plagiarism
cheatingmisrepresentation
of experience, ability, or effort
unauthorized collaboration
submission of same work in
multiple classes
falsification of records
COMPLICITY CONCERNING
ABOVE
what is an example of plagiarism?
A. not citing sources in your paper B. rearranging words in a quotation and then using it without citing the source C. buying a paper online or having someone else write it for you D. forgetting to write a citation E. all of the above
intentional and accidental
plagiarism have the same consequences
in college
repercussions for plagiarism include grade reduction,
failing assignment, failing course and
in extreme cases suspension or
expulsion
accidental or intentional?
cloning: submitting
another’s work, word-for-word,
as your own
control +C: significant portions of
text without quotations or
citations
including proper citation
but the paper contains
almost no original work
changing words and key
phrases but retaining essential content
borrow generously from
something you have written for
another class without talking to
your professor
intentional plagiarism
• rewriting from books or articles
• copying and pasting someone else’s text
• buying, downloading, or borrowing a paper
intentional plagiarism
unintentional plagiarism
• rewriting from books or articles
• copying and pasting someone else’s text
• buying, downloading, or borrowing a paper
• not knowing how or when to cite • not understanding how to
paraphrase • not knowing what is/is not
common knowledge • recycling an old paper from
another class
when and how to cite
Internal citations, in the body of your paper • According to Kanye West, • Michelle Obama said,
Reference list Bibliography Works Cited
citation format
MLA (liberal arts
and humanities)
Chicago (history and
fine arts)
APA (education, psychology,
business)
*Ask your professor which style he or she
wants you to use! * Varies by academic
department
citation format
how to use an awesome
quotation
“Direct quotation marks before and after the text you’re using.” - and attribute it to an author • Include an introduction to the
quote for your reader! • Michelle Obama said in a 2012
speech….. [quotation]
Paraphrase, or write the quote in YOUR OWN WORDS. • What are the main points? • Any unique phrase must have
quotes • Must include an internal citation
and works cited citation
common knowledge
Generally, if you can find the information in five credible sources
If your readers already know it. IE, Everyone
knows who is President and when
When in doubt, CITE. Overciting is not a thing.
where can i ask for help or
clarification?
your professor or peer mentor CAAS tutor Librarians
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=SrjoaaIxaJI