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Today…. Defining plagiarism Why it happens Why it’s wrong Avoiding it through good research All quotes, unless otherwise noted, are from Academic Integrity at Princeton , online at http://www.princeton.edu/pr/pub/integrity/index.html. The Academic Challenge. Go beyond .

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  1. Today… • Defining plagiarism • Why it happens • Why it’s wrong • Avoiding it through good research All quotes, unless otherwise noted, are from Academic Integrity at Princeton, online at http://www.princeton.edu/pr/pub/integrity/index.html.

  2. The Academic Challenge Go beyond • what you learn in textbooks, in lectures, and in the library • Evaluate, rethink, synthesize, and the information, data & concepts you find. is where satisfaction comes from make your own Making something original

  3. Your Voice Your voice

  4. What is plagiarism? • to steal and pass off as one’s own (the ideas or words of another); • to use a source without crediting it; • to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. From Webster’s Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, p. 1728, as quoted in Lathrop and Foss, p. 116.

  5. Plagiarism Simplified “If you didn’t think of it and write it all on your own, and you didn’t cite the sources where you found the ideas or words, it’s probablyplagiarism.” Lathrop, A. and Foss, K. (2000). Student Cheating and Plagiarism in the Internet Era. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, Inc., 116.

  6. Deliberate; usually involves the whole paper purchased from a “research service” “found” on the Web re-using another student’s term paper written for the student by another person Unintentional or “accidental”; usually partial using another’s words without quoting or citing paraphrasing another’s words without citing failure to cite source of information which is NOT “common knowledge” How does plagiarism happen? WARNING: Whether you plagiarize intentionally or by accident, it is still plagiarism.

  7. When do I need to cite? 1. When quoting directly from the text. (Use quotation marks, and cite your source.) Do not use quotation marks, but still cite if you: 2. Paraphrase (restate) 3. Summarize 4. Provide facts that are notcommon knowledge.

  8. What is common knowledge? • “A fact or piece of information that is generally known and accepted.” • Example: • There are 50 states in the United States. • George Washington was our nation’s first president. • The weather is generally cold at the North and South Poles.

  9. What is *not* common knowledge? • Examples: • The Chinese fishing industry produces 800,000 tons of fish annually (Toussaint-Samat 328). • The first international coffee syndicate was based in Germany (Toussaint-Samat 590). • No quotation marks needed because they aren't the original authors' words • But must be cited because they include facts that are not commonly known. • Common knowledge varies depending on your audience.

  10. Are citations enough? • Citation must be accompanied by a bibliography of sources • You must cite ALLtypes of sources • Do not list sources that you have not read. (fabrication) When in doubt, cite your source.

  11. Why does plagiarism happen? • Lack of understanding about: • the research process and how to properly cite sources • why you need to cite your sources • how plagiarism hurts others • Procrastination- citing takes time and good note-taking habits. • Increase of informationonline • Pressuresto succeed

  12. Reasons to Cite Your Sources • Establish the credibility of your work • Acknowledge use of other’s ideas and clearly distinguish them from your own • Receive credit for what you have done • Place your ideas within the greater academic dialogue • Allow the reader to find your sources

  13. Myth and Fact • MYTH: I’m not hurting anyone if I plagiarize. • FACT: If you plagiarize, you are hurting yourself AND other people. It impedes your learning and thinking process.

  14. Plagiarism hurts other students University of Illinois 2000 study found: • The grading curve was affected by dishonest students. After plagiarized papers were marked down and the curve adjusted, the grades of honest students went up. Example: B  B+ for honest students

  15. Plagiarism hurts you. • There are severe penalties at Drexel for plagiarism.See: http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_dishonesty.asp#plagiarism • Plagiarists are not learning to do the good research required now AND in the future. See: http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/SLhandbook.htm

  16. Automated Plagiarism Detection Service

  17. Strategies to Help You Avoid Plagiarism • Start assignments early • Use the Library • Rich source of easily cited information • Citation guides are available • Use Refworks • Librarians can help you

  18. Tutorials • Hagerty Library’s online tutorials • Some Key tutorials: • Plagiarism Tutorial • Citation Style Sources • Refworks Handout

  19. Thank you!! • Jay BhattInformation Services LibrarianEngineeringTEL 215-895-1873FAX 215-895-2070EMAIL bhattjj@drexel.edu • Our IS staff • Credits: Emily Missner Tim Siftar

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