Coverage & Consequences Plagiarism Coverage & Consequences

Coverage in First Year ENG 105: introduction, with some specifics ENG 106: detailed coverage, with documentation styles GEN 101: introduction, with some specifics; coverage of academic policies & handbook

ENG 105 Coverage From my first paper instructions, posted: When referencing any info, you need to clearly give credit to your sources, which means: Using a speaker or attributor tag, in text, to state the source of the info (for example: According to Urban Dictionary, fascism is a commonly misused term . . . Using quotation marks to clearly signal when you’ve used the original language of the source (for example: Fascism is a word “often misused in political discourse,” according to Urban Dictionary.)

ENG 105 Coverage Definitions/discussion of plagiarism The importance of giving credit to sources Students familiar with citation may choose to use For others, informal methods of citation (speaker/attributor tag; rough parenthetical, etc)

ENG 106 Coverage Detailed discussion of plagiarism Exercises with quotation, paraphrase, summary Attention to marking boundaries between the ideas/language of sources, and the student’s own voice Both MLA & APA documentation styles covered in depth

ENG 106 Coverage Highlighter Exercise (with paper): Choose 2 highlighter colors. With color 1, highlight all material from a source (quotation, paraphrase, & summary). With color 2, highlight all common knowledge (either an average audience would know, or you found in multiple sources). What’s left un-highlighted is your ideas/voice.

Additional Resources for Students GEN 101 section, common hour, and student mentors Other classes & professors who stress this in class, and individually with students Learning & Writing Center Academic Bulletin & Student Handbook

Marian Language & Policy Three types/degrees “Occasional use of words of ideas” “Extensive copying of words or ideas” “Purchasing work done by another . . . submitting . . . From an internet source” Consequences Referral Failure of paper/ assignment Failure of class Suspension

Marian Language & Policy The Academic Bulletin clearly states that the “possible penalties” are “at the discretion of the instructor.” For any suspected, or proven, plagiarism, instructors must: Meet with the student to discuss Fill out proper paperwork Submit that paperwork to ensure the student’s name is filed at the AVPAA office

For Suspected OR Proven Plagiarism Meet with the student Clearly express concerns to the student, show evidence, and discuss the issue & implications Conversation can be helpful for determining consequences, and gauging student understanding of issue Clearly outline the next steps of the process (including the database of names) Retain originals; make copies for student

For Suspected OR Proven Plagiarism Complete paperwork: informal or formal process Even if only suspected, please file the informal reporting form If the student wishes to appeal, he/she will contact the dean Collect evidence; save personal copies of all

For Suspected OR Proven Plagiarism AVPAA’s Database includes: Name of student Course title Description of violation & penalty imposed *To catch repeat offenders, we MUST submit forms and check with the AVPAA.