1. Beating Plagiarism presented by Judith M. Davis, Director Writing Technology Laboratory 20 February 2003

2. Understand the types of plagiarism Intentional Unintentional

3. Understand the causes of plagiarism Sometimes: laziness concern with grades More often: poor work habits lack of content proficiency lack of source understanding inability to use standard documentation styles

4. So what’s a professor to do? Take responsibility discuss the types and causes of plagiarism include plagiarism on the syllabus Know what’s out there Be proactive build the course to promote student mastery design “plagiarism-proof” assignment sequences spot check use of sources

5. Design “plagiarism-proof” assignments Use written assignment sheets Connect written assignments to specific course objectives Break big projects into a series of steps Require submission of interim assignments Teach good research habits and appropriate documentation style Diana Hacker’s Research and Documentation Online http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc Require students to turn in copies of sources

6. Sample assignment sequence— Introductory Physics Paper Assign content material on types of machines Conduct in-class activities to validate students’ reading and extend their knowledge Assign “How XX Works” paper in writing Require related interim assignments Schedule bibliographic instruction Incorporate instruction on APA or CSE style Use peer and instructor review

7. Sample assignment breakdown research paper check list topic working thesis library project working outline annotated working bibliography preliminary draft revision exercise/plan final draft

8. Resources on the Web Bedford St. Martin’s Technotes http://bedfordstmartins.com/technotes/techtiparchiv e/ttip102401.htm Bruce Leland’s Plagiarism and the Web http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfbhl/wiu/plagiarism.htm Indiana University’s Writing Tutorial Service http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/wts/plagiarism.html Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_ plagiar.html