1. Plagiarism: The basics Designed by CTLM 2013 “

2. Outcome of the session After this session, you should be able to:  Identify plagiarism  Identify examples of plagiarism and how to avoid it  Acknowledge sources  Be familiar with Infowise

3. What is plagiarism?  Just give this term some thought … what do you think plagiarism is? Why is the NMMU spending time on this?  Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you did something really good and others thought it was someone else – and they then thank them? How did it make you feel?  So what do you think plagiarism is?

4. What is plagiarism?  Unintentionally using someone else’s work without acknowledgement or deliberately pretending someone else’s work is your own  Presenting ideas, words or results of another person as your own without acknowledgment  Using sentences, paragraphs or parts of articles and books without quotation marks or appropriate acknowledgment i.e. a page number  Downloading sentences, paragraphs or sections of writings from the internet without quotation marks, page/paragraph numbers or proper acknowledgment  Using another’s direct words without quotation marks or page numbers, even if the source is acknowledged  Formulating your words very closely to those of the original author even if the source is acknowledged  Collaborating with others on work that should be individually undertaken, unless with the permission of the lecturer  Self-plagiarism – using your own work without proper citing  If in doubt … acknowledge your source!.

5. Consequences of plagiarism  Now that you know what plagiarism is – what do you think the consequences may be if you do plagiarise?

6. NMMU rules re plagiarism  The NMMU prospectus refers to plagiarism as misconduct and includes “the copying of another student’s assignment, or copyright infringement” as a part of the definition  A disciplinary hearing due to plagiarism can lead to: SERIOUS OFFENCEFirst OffenceSecond Offence PlagiarismSuspension for a period of 1 year Expulsion

7. Academic Writing … you need to know Where to start  how to start the process of academic writing  Analyse the topic/assignment  Brainstorm what you already know about the topic  Understanding the instruction words  Different types of assignments  Technical requirements  How to schedule enough time for the assignment Gathering information  Why it is important to gather information correctly  Decide the usefulness of material  Keep record of bibliographical information Reading + organising information  Active reading  Organising information: Mind-maps, tables, filing cards etc. Organising the structure of an assignment  Why structuring an assignment is important  How to organize the structure of an assignment  The structure of an assignment as a mind-map  How to develop a viable thesis statement  The structure of an assignment as a point-form outline Writing the assignment  How to write the introduction, body, and conclusion  Bibliography Check + revise the assignment  How to use the checklist to edit the assignment  How to check your resources and referencing

8. Why reference our source? You need to give full reference details in order to: Protect the writer’s intellectual property Enable the reader to find sources Protect the user of the information Give credibility to our writing (evidence and support of our statements) Avoid plagiarism So, how do one avoid plagiarism?

9. How to avoid plagiarism!  Whether from a book, magazine, website, television broadcast, journal, newspaper, interview or governmental law, ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR SOURCE in that same paragraph  Put quotation marks “____ “ around any key words or sentences that are taken directly from another person's text (and reference this quotation)  When you paraphrase someone’s words (changing text to your own words) give credit for his/her ideas by referencing  Always provide a Reference list with all the resources you have use; articles, books, internet etc.  Keep track of all the sources.  Know and apply the basic referencing rules, especially in terms of in-text referencing and the reference list

10. Features of paraphrasing Paraphrasing: is an essential academic skill keeps the original meaning uses other words can use different word order Even if you paraphrase you must reference it! Harvard example of paraphrasing Archer (2000:2) believes that academic writing can only be developed effectively within the context of the discipline.

11. REFERENCING: A few basic rules  Too much quoting weakens the impact  Readers and examiners do not appreciate being confronted with a ‘patchwork' of other people's ideas … it gives no indication of your own abilities as a writer  Quotations are most valuable when they are used to support your arguments. They are also used to compare the claims of one theorist with others  It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with your departments referencing requirements

12. Support available to you  Library – Infowise  Writing Centre on your campus  Writing Centre website  Handouts from your lecturer  Your lecturer – ask them! Know what they expect!  Keys to Success website

13. Where to find Writing Centres South Campus – Linda Mostert, Room 06LG11, Tel: 041 5042686, Email: Linda.Mostert@nmmu.ac.zaLinda.Mostert@nmmu.ac.za South Campus – Melissa.Fouche, Room 14LG10, Tel: 041 5042321 Email: Melissa.Fouche2@nmmu.ac.zaMelissa.Fouche2@nmmu.ac.za North Campus – Anne Knott, Room R109 (entrance R106) Tel:041 5043653 Email: Anne.Knott@nmmu.ac.zaAnne.Knott@nmmu.ac.za 2 nd Avenue Campus – Shena Lamb, Library, upstairs, Tel: 041 504 3773 Email: Shena.Lamb@nmmu.ac.zaShena.Lamb@nmmu.ac.za George Campus – Shann Kieswetter, Mopani Room 003, Tel: 044 801 5105 Email: Shann.Kieswtter@nmmu.ac.zaShann.Kieswtter@nmmu.ac.za

14. Writing Centre site / You can submit assignments online and fine useful resources!  http://writing.nmmu.ac.za http://writing.nmmu.ac.za

15. What is InfoWise?  InfoWise is a five-step information literacy course that teaches the most needed information concepts for life-long learning.  After completing the five steps of INFOWISE you will be able to: Recognise when you need information Find the correct information Evaluate the information found Understand the legal implications of using information Effectively communicate the information

16. Find InfoWise on Library site http://learn.nmmu.ac.za/course/view.php?id=462

17. Reference list Adapted from Snyders, S. Vawda, A. Taljaard, N. Brophy, M. & Plaatjes, R. 2005.How to make Higher Education easier- Take charge of your success. PE: NMMU. Dornbrack, J., Harran, M., & Scheckle, E. 2005. Communication study guide. BKI 1120. Port Elizabeth: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Writing Academic documents. 2005. [Online]. Available: www.purdueonline.com [4 June 2005].www.purdueonline.com