Plagiarism 101
What is plagiarism?
Using another person's work as your own, without giving the original author credit.
Where did Joe plagiarize in his essay?
Paragraph in second column - basically copied sentence word for word
Summarizing
Paraphrasing
Direct Quotes
(just how they detect and capture them, not why or what happens next)
Summary must include:
your own words
credit to the author for using their ideas
Does Eva need to give credit to the author for using the following sentence in her paper?
A typical training can last up to 4 hours and involves stretching, drills, weight lifting, and practice matches.
Yes. Even though Eva didn't copy exact words from the article, the ideas are pretty much the same.
How can you avoid plagiarism?
Crediting the author, using citations
Is this plagiarism or not plagiarism? Why or why not?
The Venus flytrap attracts insects by displaying a red, lush-looking interior, tricking them into thinking it's a flower.
Plagiarism
Putting general information you learn from your sources in your OWN words, and giving the author credit.
Yes, check out Purdue Owl or the Writing Center for various formatting citation styles.
How can Eva give the author credit for using the following sentence in her paper?
Sumo wrestlers see their work as a great honor, which is why every day they are renewing their commitment to a tradition that is anything but simple.
Sumo wrestlers see their work as a great honor, which is why every day they are, in the words of author Jason Mori, "renewing their commitment to a tradition that is anything but simple."
What happens if you plagiarize?
Receive a zero (failing grade)
Academic dishonesty conduct violation
Can potentially be kicked out of academic institution
Is this plagiarism or not plagiarism? Why or why not?
In "The Hungry Venus Flytrap," Buglover explains that the Venus flytrap has a bright red center, which makes it look like a flower. this makes insects attracted to it.
Not plagiarism
Wha is paraphrasing?
Restating more specific points in a way that's closer to how the author wrote it, and giving the author credit.
What is the best way to avoid plagiarism?
Always give the author credit if you use their ideas.
Utilize summarizing, paraphrasing, and direct quotes.
Unsure if you need a citation? Be on the safe side and include one! (odds are if you have to think about citing a source, you probably have to)
Write a paragraph that explains why sumo wrestlers wait until noon to eat.
Use a direct quote.
Must include author's name to give them credit for the information.
Should include summarizing and/or paraphrasing and a direct quote.
What is the difference between cheating, plagiarism, and falsification?
From syllabus:
Cheating includes the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic assignment or providing your class materials, information, or study aids for such use.
Falsification involves intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic assignment.
Plagiarism involves deliberate and knowing use of someone else’s work or ideas as one’s own.
Is this plagiarism or not plagiarism? Why or why not?
This plant happens to grow in dirt that is too low in nitrogen to meet its needs. To make up for that lack of nitrogen, it gets it by eating insects.
Plagiarism.
What is a direct quote?
Copying some of the author's exact words, but putting them in quotes and giving the author credit.
Is this plagiarism or not plagiarism? Why or why not?
The Venus flytrap needs to eat insects because they contain nitrogen, which is a nutrient the plant needs and can't get from the soil it grows in.
Not plagiarism... sort of.
Joe uses his own words, but he still needs to give the author credit for the information.