Understanding & avoiding_plagiarism
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This document discusses plagiarism, including defining it as stealing or passing off another's words or ideas as one's own. It notes plagiarism is considered fraud and can have serious consequences like failing the course or expulsion from college. The document provides tips for avoiding plagiarism such as citing sources, using quotations and paraphrases properly, and consulting the instructor if unsure.
Understanding & avoiding_plagiarism
- 1. Understanding & Avoiding Plagiarism ESOL 51 Fall 2007 Adapted from www.plagiarism.org
- 2. What is plagiarism? ►Stealing someone’s words or ideas. ►Pretending that someone’s words or ideas are your own. ►Using someone’s words or ideas without giving credit. ►Incorrectly using quotations & paraphrases. ►In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward.
- 3. Question for Discussion ►What are the consequences for cheating and/or plagiarism in your native country or previous school?
- 4. Consequences of Plagiarism ►Read p. 106-108 of your student handbook & planner to understand more about how plagiarism and academic dishonesty is handled at MCTC. ►Consequences range from a warning to expulsion from the college.
- 5. What happens if I suspect you of plagiarism? ►I will ask you to come to my office visit to discuss why I suspect plagiarism. ►If I determine you have not plagiarized, I will help you clarify your writing and explain how to avoid plagiarism in the future. ►If I determine that you have plagiarized, I will submit a report to Judicial Affairs and you will receive a zero on the assignment.
- 6. The second time you plagiarize: ►I will submit a second report to Judicial Affairs. The Judicial Affairs committee and the dean will review the report and take appropriate action. This could include probation or suspension from the college. ►You will automatically receive a NC (No Credit) in this course.
- 7. How to Avoid Plagiarism ►Talk to your teacher. ►Be honest. If you use outside sources, tell your reader where you got your information. ►Be careful. Sometimes plagiarism is unintentional. ►Know how to paraphrase and quote correctly. ►When in doubt, cite your source.
- 8. Citing Sources ►In college writing classes, you will write research papers that use outside sources. ►When you use an outside source, it is your responsibility to tell the reader where the information is from. ►A citation gives the reader information about the outside source. You must provide enough information so the reader can find the source on his own.
- 9. Example of a Citation Raimes, A. Grammar Troublespots: A Guide for Student Writers. 3rd Edition. Cambridge University Press. 2004
- 10. Quotations & Paraphrases ►A quotation is when you use the author’s exact words. Put the exact words in quotation marks. ►A paraphrase is when you use YOUR words to summarize what the author said.
Editor's Notes
- #9: Ask for examples of outside sources