1. Plagiarism-is defined as “using someone else’s ideas or phrasing and representing them as your own, either on purpose of through carelessness” (Webster’s Dictionary). By: Sara Y and Sammy B
2. Definitions for the 5 types of Plagiarism Full- work presented as ones own with no changes to the language Partial- a combination of two or three different sources Minimalistic- uses someone else’s concept or ideas Source citation- merge their writing with an original piece of writing Self-plagiarism- using ones work and rewriting it
3. Examples Plagiarism- This website gives 10 examples of Plagiarism, if I just took this material and did not site this website that would be Plagiarism. http://gervaseprograms.georgetown.edu/honor/system/53501.html Correct citations- This website shows students how to properly cite sources. http://www.hancockcollege.edu/Default.asp?Page=1045
4. Issues Concerning Plagiarism Academic Probation Credit for someone else’s work Misrepresentation Scholarship under false pretences Sites students can access to copy and buy papers
5. Plagiarism Preventions There is software teachers are able to obtain to check students papers for plagiarism There is more awareness and websites that have different tools teachers can use to detect examples or indications a student is plagiarizing This website has many of those sites along with other help, such as how students can cheat and specific cases of plagiarism and helpful tips http://www.web-miner.com/plagiarism
8. Test Questions Q: Give an example of issues concerning plagiarism. A: * see slide #2, one answer can be academic probation Q: How many types of plagiarism are there? A: * see resources above type of plagiarism or second side, five Q: How can you correctly cite a work? A: *see website in slide #2 under correct citations. One answer can be simply using () with the name of the author, page number, volume, and/ or website used.
