1. Plagiarism English 9 September 3, 2015 Mr. Pettine

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3. Definition of Plagiarism Plagiarism - the uncredited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words or ideas. Plagiarism - the uncredited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words or ideas. This includes information from web pages, books, songs, television shows, email messages, interviews, articles, artworks or any other medium. This includes information from web pages, books, songs, television shows, email messages, interviews, articles, artworks or any other medium. Whenever you paraphrase, summarize, or take words, phrases, or sentences from another person's work, it is necessary to indicate the source of the information within your paper using an internal citation. Whenever you paraphrase, summarize, or take words, phrases, or sentences from another person's work, it is necessary to indicate the source of the information within your paper using an internal citation. It is not enough to just list the source in a bibliography at the end of your paper. Failing to properly quote, cite or acknowledge someone else's words or ideas with an internal citation is plagiarism It is not enough to just list the source in a bibliography at the end of your paper. Failing to properly quote, cite or acknowledge someone else's words or ideas with an internal citation is plagiarism

4. School Statements Coffee Co. Student Handbook – “to copy something from another person’s work: to take something that somebody else has written or thought and try to pass it off as original” (p. 55) Coffee Co. Student Handbook – “to copy something from another person’s work: to take something that somebody else has written or thought and try to pass it off as original” (p. 55)

5. School Statements Wiregrass Georgia Technical College – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College – Plagiarism: Plagiarism: Submitting another’s published or unpublished work in whole, in part or in paraphrase, as one’s own without fully and properly crediting the author with footnotes, quotation marks, citations, or bibliographical reference. Submitting another’s published or unpublished work in whole, in part or in paraphrase, as one’s own without fully and properly crediting the author with footnotes, quotation marks, citations, or bibliographical reference. Submitting as one’s own original work, material obtained from an individual or agency without reference to the person or agency as the source of the material. Submitting as one’s own original work, material obtained from an individual or agency without reference to the person or agency as the source of the material. Submitting as one’s own original work material that has been produced through unacknowledged collaboration with others without release in writing from collaborators. Submitting as one’s own original work material that has been produced through unacknowledged collaboration with others without release in writing from collaborators.

6. School Statements UGA School of Law: UGA School of Law: “A. Plagiarism “A. Plagiarism Plagiarism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at the University of Georgia Law School. Plagiarism is the submission of another's work as one's own. It includes: 1) use of another's exact words without use of quotation marks and acknowledgement of that use in a footnote or endnote; 2) use of another's organizational scheme without acknowledgement of that use in a footnote or endnote; 3) either close paraphrasing of the work of another without attribution or submission of a work which is largely a paraphrasing of another's work without attribution. Each student is obliged to be aware of the policy against plagiarism and lack of awareness of the policy does not excuse a violation of it. No student shall be permitted to graduate while charges of plagiarism are pending against that student.” Plagiarism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at the University of Georgia Law School. Plagiarism is the submission of another's work as one's own. It includes: 1) use of another's exact words without use of quotation marks and acknowledgement of that use in a footnote or endnote; 2) use of another's organizational scheme without acknowledgement of that use in a footnote or endnote; 3) either close paraphrasing of the work of another without attribution or submission of a work which is largely a paraphrasing of another's work without attribution. Each student is obliged to be aware of the policy against plagiarism and lack of awareness of the policy does not excuse a violation of it. No student shall be permitted to graduate while charges of plagiarism are pending against that student.”

7. Recent Cases of Plagiarism 2014 – Sen. John Walsh of Montana announces he will not run for reelection after revelations that he plagiarized portions of college thesis 2014 – Sen. John Walsh of Montana announces he will not run for reelection after revelations that he plagiarized portions of college thesis 2003 – Rising New York Times reporter Jayson Blair resigns after revelations that he plagiarized articles 2003 – Rising New York Times reporter Jayson Blair resigns after revelations that he plagiarized articles 2002 – Famous historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers, Undaunted Courage) found to have plagiarized sentences and phrases in various published historical works leading to media criticism 2002 – Famous historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers, Undaunted Courage) found to have plagiarized sentences and phrases in various published historical works leading to media criticism

8. Reasons Students Plagiarize 1.) Students may fear failure or fear taking risks in their own work 1.) Students may fear failure or fear taking risks in their own work 2.) Students may have poor time-management skills 2.) Students may have poor time-management skills 3.) Students may view the assignment as unimportant 3.) Students may view the assignment as unimportant 4.) Students may believe they can “get away with it” if they see other students successfully turn in plagiarized assignments 4.) Students may believe they can “get away with it” if they see other students successfully turn in plagiarized assignments 5.) Students may not know how to properly cite sources 5.) Students may not know how to properly cite sources (Source: wpacouncil.org)

9. Examples of Intentional Plagiarism Turning in paper found or purchased on Internet Turning in paper found or purchased on Internet Paying person to write paper in your name Paying person to write paper in your name Taking portions of work while knowingly avoiding citations of where the work was found Taking portions of work while knowingly avoiding citations of where the work was found

10. Examples of Unintentional Plagiarism Forgetting information regarding source and failing to go back and find citation Forgetting information regarding source and failing to go back and find citation Summarizing other author’s work without giving citation Summarizing other author’s work without giving citation Failing to cite source due to belief that information is “common knowledge” Failing to cite source due to belief that information is “common knowledge”

11. Common Knowledge Common Knowledge is information that is “commonly” known and does not need to be cited Common Knowledge is information that is “commonly” known and does not need to be cited Examples: George Washington was the first president. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings. Examples: George Washington was the first president. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings. Remember: It is far better to overcite than to avoid citing information which needs citation Remember: It is far better to overcite than to avoid citing information which needs citation

12. Three Ways of Citing Direct Quotation: Direct Quotation: The lack of Hispanic children’s literature after World War Two has been noted by Mary Pat Brady: “During the post-World War II period, a moment when publishing houses rapidly expanded the number of children’s books offered each year…there would have been reason to develop books that focused on Latino/a children. But none seems to have” (Brady 377). The lack of Hispanic children’s literature after World War Two has been noted by Mary Pat Brady: “During the post-World War II period, a moment when publishing houses rapidly expanded the number of children’s books offered each year…there would have been reason to develop books that focused on Latino/a children. But none seems to have” (Brady 377).

13. In-text Citation (Brady 377) (Brady 377) Name the author and give the page number. Name the author and give the page number.

14. Works Cited At the end of your paper, you must list the sources which you have used. At the end of your paper, you must list the sources which you have used. Example: Example: Brady, Mary Pat. “Children’s Literature,” in Routledge Companion to Latino/a Literature. Ed. by Suzanne Best and Frances R. Aparicio. Abigdon: Routledge, 2013. Print. IF THERE IS AN IN-TEXT CITATION, THERE MUST BE A WORKS CITED REFERENCE – AND VICE VERSA

15. Summary Despite a boom in children’s literature after World War II, there was a lack of writers exploring the Hispanic experience (Brady 377). Despite a boom in children’s literature after World War II, there was a lack of writers exploring the Hispanic experience (Brady 377). Notice that you must cite information you are using even if you are not directly quoting the author. You did not know this information before finding it in your source material. Notice that you must cite information you are using even if you are not directly quoting the author. You did not know this information before finding it in your source material.

16. Paraphrase Despite a boom in the children’s literature genre, publishers ignored the Hispanic experience following World War II (Brady 377). Despite a boom in the children’s literature genre, publishers ignored the Hispanic experience following World War II (Brady 377). Notice that you referenced the author and paraphrased her argument. You need to cite the page on which this information is found. Notice that you referenced the author and paraphrased her argument. You need to cite the page on which this information is found.

17. Is it Plagiarism? Original For centuries, men in the Middle East have gathered around hookahs to puff fruit-scented smoke, talk and pass the time. In the West, however, the water pipe became synonymous with drug culture in the 1960s, an association that lingers. But in the past couple of years, the hookah has been resurrected in youth-oriented coffeehouses, restaurants and bars, supplanting the cigar as the tobacco fad of the moment. Student Writing Men in the Mid East have used hookahs to puff smoke for centuries. The "hookah" has been resurrected today in coffeehouses, restaurants and bars "supplanting the cigar as the tobacco fad of the moment." Men in the Mid East have used hookahs to puff smoke for centuries. The "hookah" has been resurrected today in coffeehouses, restaurants and bars "supplanting the cigar as the tobacco fad of the moment."

18. Yes! Notice the writer of this passage liberally borrows words, phrases and parts of sentences from the Berestein passage (even quoting parts) but gives no indication of where the information came from. Even if the Berestein book is cited at the end of the paper in the bibliography, there is no indication that this particular passage came from the book. This information has been stolen or plagiarized from Berestein. Notice the writer of this passage liberally borrows words, phrases and parts of sentences from the Berestein passage (even quoting parts) but gives no indication of where the information came from. Even if the Berestein book is cited at the end of the paper in the bibliography, there is no indication that this particular passage came from the book. This information has been stolen or plagiarized from Berestein.

19. Same Original Passage According to Leslie Berestein (2003), the Middle Eastern water pipe known as the hookah recently "has been resurrected in youth-oriented coffeehouses, restaurants and bars, supplanting the cigar as the tobacco fad of the moment" (p. 10). According to Leslie Berestein (2003), the Middle Eastern water pipe known as the hookah recently "has been resurrected in youth-oriented coffeehouses, restaurants and bars, supplanting the cigar as the tobacco fad of the moment" (p. 10). Is this considered plagiarized? Is this considered plagiarized?

20. No! The writer uses American Psychological Association (APA) style to cite the author Berestein by introducing the quotation with the phrase "According to Berestein". The (10) at the end of the quoted passage indicates the page number from which the quote was taken in the Berestein book. A reference list at the end of your paper would list the complete citation for the Berestein book. The writer uses American Psychological Association (APA) style to cite the author Berestein by introducing the quotation with the phrase "According to Berestein". The (10) at the end of the quoted passage indicates the page number from which the quote was taken in the Berestein book. A reference list at the end of your paper would list the complete citation for the Berestein book.

21. Same Original Passage The Middle Eastern water pipe known as the hookah has recently "been resurrected in youth-oriented coffeehouses, restaurants and bars, supplanting the cigar as the tobacco fad of the moment" (Berestein 10). The Middle Eastern water pipe known as the hookah has recently "been resurrected in youth-oriented coffeehouses, restaurants and bars, supplanting the cigar as the tobacco fad of the moment" (Berestein 10). Is it plagiarized? Is it plagiarized?

22. No! In this example, the writer cites the source using the Modern Language Associaton (MLA) style, with the author's name and page number cited at the end of the quote. In this example, the writer cites the source using the Modern Language Associaton (MLA) style, with the author's name and page number cited at the end of the quote.

23. Is it Plagiarism? You read: “Nineteen percent of full- time freshmen say they spend only 1 to 5 hours per week preparing for classes…” From: Young, Jeffrey R. Homework? What Homework? Chronicle of Higher Education, 49 (15).12/6/2002. You write: Nineteen percent of full-time freshmen say they spend only 1 to 5 hours per week preparing for classes.

24. YES! You need to use quotes and to cite your source You need to use quotes and to cite your source

25. Is it Plagiarism? You read: "Students are studying about one-third as much as faculty say they ought to, to do well," said George D. Kuh, director of the survey and a professor of higher education at Indiana University at Bloomington. From: Young, Jeffrey R. Homework? What Homework? Chronicle of Higher Education, 49 (15).12/6/2002 You write: Most students spend about one-third as much time studying as faculty say they should.

26. Yes! You must credit your source if you paraphrase text.

27. Is it Plagiarism? You read : "Students are studying about one-third as much as faculty say they ought to, to do well," said George D. Kuh, director of the survey and a professor of higher education at Indiana University at Bloomington. From: Young, Jeffrey R. Homework? What Homework? Chronicle of Higher Education, 49 (15).12/6/2002 You write : According to George D. Kuh, Indiana University at Bloomington, students study about one-third of the time that is expected by faculty. (Young, 2002)

28. No. As long as you have included the Young article in your reference list, you have properly cited your source.

29. Is it Plagiarism? You read : “The tip given most consistently by professors and college officials is that students should simply do their homework. The most commonly prescribed amount is at least two hours of class preparation for every hour spent in the classroom…” From: Young, Jeffrey R. Homework? What Homework? Chronicle of Higher Education, 49 (15).12/6/2002 You write : College students should do their homework.

30. No. Commonly known facts or ideas do not have to be cited. (Can you find this information in at least five sources?)

31. Is it Plagiarism? Gray wolf (Canis lupus). © Jeff Lepore/Photo Researchers Wolf. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved March 31, 2004, from Encyclopædia Britannica Online. http://search.eb.com/eb/article?eu=79400 Should we or shouldn’t we protect the gray wolf? By Ima Lamb Eng 110 Apr. 1, 2004 You find : Your title page :

32. Yes! You need to credit the source of images and other media as well as text.