Plagiarism: Know it & Avoid it Madhu Kadiyala Acquisitions Librarian LWLC, Alabama State University & Fagdéba Bakoyéma Information Literacy & Learning Assistance Coordinator LWLC, Alabama State University Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Definition of plagiarism 1. “An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's own” (Source: Dictionary.com) 2. “Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s words without giving credit to that person.” (Source: Merriam Webster Dictionary) Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Synonyms of plagiarism Deceitful Dishonest Unethical Unreal Lack of originality Stealing Falsification Cheating Piracy (media related). Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Food for Thought “Plagiarism is education accomplished in disguise as there is no originality in the learning process” Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Why do people plagiarize? Lack of understanding of the meaning of plagiarism Laziness Poor time management (procrastination) Arrogance to the fact that cheating can be traced Too many assignments at the same time Inability to complete assignments otherwise Peer pressure to get good grade Ignorance of institutional policy Lack of knowledge on how to cite sources Accidental usage of a couple of sentences and forgetting to acknowledge Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Recognizing plagiarism https://youtu.be/tUSaQ5-mDRI “Plagiarism: Avoid Academic Theft for Research Success” The content in the video provides a set of scenarios, instances where plagiarism occurs and explains misunderstandings of what Plagiarism is and what it is Not. Please, watch it whenever in doubt!** Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PLAGIARISM Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism Exact Wording Copy/pasting words exactly the same way without any changes at all Document provided by Turnitin.com and Research Resources. Turnitin allows free distribution and non-profit use of this document in Educational settings. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism Clever rewriting Copy/pasting with slight change of words in the sentence Document provided by Turnitin.com and Research Resources. Turnitin allows free distribution and non-profit use of this document in educational settings. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Reuse of content Start writing the paragraph but somewhere in the middle, copy/paste sentences from somewhere else Document provided by Turnitin.com and Research Resources. Turnitin allows free distribution and non-profit use of this document in educational settings. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Remix Sentences from various sources are made into a paragraph in the paper. Document provided by Turnitin.com and Research Resources. Turnitin allows free distribution and non-profit use of this document in educational settings. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Source falsification Borrowing sentences from one place and faking the sources in the bibliography Document provided by Turnitin.com and Research Resources. Turnitin allows free distribution and non-profit use of this document in Educational settings. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Using previous reports Plagiarism Using previous reports Using the material previously compiled for another assignment and using the same content again hides the original sources Document provided by Turnitin.com and Research Resources. Turnitin allows free distribution and non-profit use of this document in educational settings. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

TIPS FOR AVOIDING PLAGIARISM Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Acknowledgement Genuine acknowledgement is basic courtesy for borrowing someone’s ideas Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Quotations Quotations help differentiate between what was originally said by someone else and what our opinions are on the subject Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Note Taking Note taking while researching helps understand the topic better and interpret it in your own words Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Help Is Available a) Instructors Trust the instructors and ask for help: instructors will guide you and show other resources on campus including libraries, the writing centers, etc. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Help Is Available b) Libraries and Librarians Plagiarism Help Is Available b) Libraries and Librarians Libraries have all needed resources that you need Librarians will assist you in finding and using the resources to write scholarly papers and to cite your sources appropriately. Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

Plagiarism: know it & avoid it Consequences of plagiarism: a few examples See video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lmp3-0UIFM Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

What is in-text –citation? What is a bibliography? Citations What is a citation? What do I cite? How do I cite? What is in-text –citation? What is a bibliography? How many citation styles are there? Learn more: Tuesday, 9 February 2016 11am-12 (noon) Right here: Lecture Hall – 164 Plagiarism: know it & avoid it

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