proper citation and attribution avoiding plagiarism

1. Proper Citation and AttributionAvoiding Plagiarism Lois S. Sadler and Janene Batten Yale University School of Nursing 2010 This should be accompanied by hard copies of the YSN policies #32, #33 and the Grad School Page as well as the Yale Academic Fraud PageThis should be accompanied by hard copies of the YSN policies #32, #33 and the Grad School Page as well as the Yale Academic Fraud Page

3. What is PLAGIARISM? Use of another person's work without acknowledgment with the intent to pass it off as your own Buying, stealing, borrowing, or otherwise obtaining all or part of a paper; hiring someone to write a paper

4. What is PLAGIARISM? Use of another person's work without acknowledgment with the intent to pass it off as your own Buying, stealing, borrowing, or otherwise obtaining all or part of a paper; hiring someone to write a paper Submitting the same paper for more than one class

5. It is a serious offense It�s easier to track than you think. Instructors reading your work have a very sound knowledge of the field of interest you are writing about, and can recognize the use of other�s work. It is easier than ever to find the source of plagiarized material. Remember: Instructors reading your work have a very sound knowledge of the field of interest you are writing about and can recognize the use of other�s work. Also, it is easier than ever to find the source of plagiarized material. Remember: Instructors reading your work have a very sound knowledge of the field of interest you are writing about and can recognize the use of other�s work. Also, it is easier than ever to find the source of plagiarized material.

6. When is plagiarism most likely to happen? When assignments or papers are left to the last minute�.plan ahead and stage your work to avoid last minute writing�. When students are stressed by multiple life or academic pressures and try to take short cuts When students are not careful about their note-taking, or instead of note-taking, copy and paste actual text into their electronic notes folder or paper draft�.NEVER DO THIS!

7. Consequences of Lack of or Inadequate Attribution YSN - Policy #33 Disciplinary Procedures of the School of Nursing http://intranet.nursing.yale.edu/Intranet/Policies/default.aspx?id=33 Hearing If proven to have plagiarized penalties include reprimand probation suspension expulsion In addition YSN may refer students for prosecution

8. Correct Attribution Students must acknowledge the work of others when they are creating their own works.�

9. How to Avoid Plagiarism proper and complete citation of original source of the work ideas words concepts data Images This applies to paraphrasing or summarizing the work of others as well as direct quotations. If in doubt, always ask!

10. Always cite: print materials electronic sources web pages images from the web lectures ideas from student brainstorming session or class discussions conversations with professors Always cite: print materials electronic sources web pages images from the web lectures ideas from student brainstorming session or class discussions conversations with professors

16. How to avoid � Research keep accurate information about sources never copy and paste text from another source unless you quote it and cite it as a quote if your conclusions are same as someone else�s acknowledge consensus

17. How to avoid � Helpful Tools Citation Management Tools EndNote ($) RefWorks (Free from the Library) http://www.med.yale.edu/library/education/guides/subcategory/citations Quosa Organizes and indexes all your articles and documents http://www.med.yale.edu/library/education/guides/quosa John John

18. How to avoid � Writing organize your work in an original way give exact attribution use quotation marks and include page number when necessary citations should allow reader to find material quoted *see APA Manual 6th Edition pp. 171-172

19. How to avoid � Editing Ask yourself is the language my own, even paraphrasing? is this my original idea? If not, acknowledge source or rewrite to reflect your thoughts and wording

20. How to Cite When in doubt CITE! Use quotation marks or indent Cite source, with page , paragraph# or heading/paragraph number Use quotation marks or indent Cite source, with page , paragraph# or heading/paragraph number

21. Citation Resources in detail! APA Manual 6th Edition! Required for courses and writing assignments Medical Library Info Room REF20 BF76.7 P83 2010 List price $28.95 ($16 on Amazon) JOHN The APA Manual is a required reference book for all YSN students, with extensive writing and citation help. See pp.117-122 and 207-214 a required reference book for all YSN students on-line versions is helpful, but not complete and DOES NOT take the place of the hard copy APA Style .org explains in detail how to cite online sources such as journal articles retrieved online, as well as solely internet based information (http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html) On-line versions are helpful, they are not complete and cannot take the place of the hard copy volume. Hard copy in Medical Library Reference collection Electronic version coming soon JOHN The APA Manual is a required reference book for all YSN students, with extensive writing and citation help. See pp.117-122 and 207-214 a required reference book for all YSN students on-line versions is helpful, but not complete and DOES NOT take the place of the hard copy APA Style .org explains in detail how to cite online sources such as journal articles retrieved online, as well as solely internet based information (http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html) On-line versions are helpful, they are not complete and cannot take the place of the hard copy volume. Hard copy in Medical Library Reference collection Electronic version coming soon

22. Citation Resources in detail! Dedicated links� Nursing Librarian�s APA site http://www.med.yale.edu/library/nursing/research/apa.html APA Style.org Style help http://www.apastyle.org/apa-style-help.aspx Tutorials http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/index.aspx#false General Counsel Office - Copyrighthttp://ogc.yale.edu/legal_reference/copyright.html Copyright Law and Fair Use http://www.copyright.gov/ John See the Nursing Library website for links to �how to cite� APA Style .org explains in detail how to cite online sources such as journal articles retrieved online, as well as solely internet based information (http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html) On-line versions are helpful, they are not complete and cannot take the place of the hard copy volume.John See the Nursing Library website for links to �how to cite� APA Style .org explains in detail how to cite online sources such as journal articles retrieved online, as well as solely internet based information (http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html) On-line versions are helpful, they are not complete and cannot take the place of the hard copy volume.

23. Not APA Style?? If writing for a journal that requires a different style (other than APA) principles are the same consult the specific guidelines for authors concerning the actual citation format Check the Journal�s/Publisher�s site Manuscript submission Instructions to Authors John This can be found in the journal�s "instructions to author�.John This can be found in the journal�s "instructions to author�.

24. Images There are databases should you need images: Image Resources http://guides.med.yale.edu/images Before using any images please check copyright statements for each site Always cite images found on the Internet John Google Images � use only if you can cite the original image from the original webpage, or you have permission from copyright owner Other sources � use only if you can cite the original image from the original webpage, or you have permission from copyright owner John Google Images � use only if you can cite the original image from the original webpage, or you have permission from copyright owner Other sources � use only if you can cite the original image from the original webpage, or you have permission from copyright owner

25. Academic Integrity Module MANDATORY Complete the YSN Academic Integrity Module reviews the basic principles of academic integrity required for all students as part of the registration process�.

26. Consequences of Lack of Attribution or Inadequate Attribution -- #1 YSN Policy #32 Personal Conduct Policy is signed by all students at entry into YSN Policy #33 Disciplinary Procedures of the School of Nursing In most cases, when lack of attribution is documented by the faculty, failure of the assignment occurs, followed by the procedure as outlined in Policy #33 LoisLois

27. Consequences of Lack of Attribution or Inadequate Attribution -- #2 Within the University Graduate School refers all allegations to the Graduate School Committee on Regulations and Discipline. May result in dismissal from the University. http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/academics/ethics.html Academic Fraud at Yale University http://www.yale.edu/grants/policies/academic-fraud.html LoisLois

28. Consequences of Lack of Attribution or Inadequate Attribution -- #3 In the larger academic and clinical community Professional careers are ended or severely damaged- Stephen Ambrose, Doris Kearns Goodwin�others LoisLois

29. Resources and References American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association. (2007). APA style guide to electronic references. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Yale College Writing Center -- (http://www.yale.edu/bass/writing/sources/plagiarism/what.html) Yale College and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/academics/integrity.html) YSN Personal Conduct Policy Policy #32 http://intranet.nursing.yale.edu/Intranet/Policies/default.aspx?id=32 Policy # 33 http://intranet.nursing.yale.edu/Intranet/Policies/default.aspx?id=33