What is it and how can you avoid it? Plagiarism What is it and how can you avoid it?

Education in the U.S. “Plagiarizing is a serious offense and can result in expulsion from the institution.” Source: “United States, Class Rules,“ Culture Crossing. Web site.

Defining terms “Plagiarizing is a serious offense and can result in expulsion from the institution.” To use someone else’s work (writing or ideas) as your own. In the United States we think of plagiarizing as stealing. It is copying without giving the soruce. Image source: “Commons Knowledge,” University of New Brunswick Library. Web page. Source: “United States, Class Rules,“ Culture Crossing. Web site.

Defining terms “Plagiarizing is a serious offense and can result in expulsion from the institution. Break important rules Source: “United States, Class Rules,“ Culture Crossing. Web site.

Defining terms “Plagiarizing is a serious offense and can result in expulsion from the institution.” When someone is told to leave Source: “United States, Class Rules,“ Culture Crossing. Web site.

Defining terms “Plagiarizing is a serious offense and can result in expulsion from the institution.” An organization, for example a church or college Source: “United States, Class Rules,“ Culture Crossing. Web site.

Avoiding Plagiarism Image source: “The Issue of Plagiarism in Social Media,” Context Over Dogma. Blog.

DO NOT Do not copy from a website (or book) instead of doing your own work. Do not copy work from a friend. Do not worry if your English is not perfect. Do not worry if your work is not perfect.

DO Do your own work and thinking. (Even if it is not perfect.) Do include the source of the ideas or words you use. (This is often called citing your source. Other terms: attribution, credit.) Do understand: instructors care as much about the process of your work (learning) as they do about the product (results). Your instructor wants to see your work.

Simple example Quotes “… “ Source If you are in a class with other native speakers, you will probably be asked to cite your source according to certain rules, or formats. Two examples are MLA. APA. Your teachers will talk to you more about plagiarism. Source

How to avoid plagiarizing Start your work early so you are not in a rush. Write down all the sources your find so that you can cite them. Listen to your instructors. They will tell you more about how to use and cite sources in your work. Get help from tutors in the Loft or Librarians in the Library.

Now please work with your partner to answer the questions on the handout.