Plagiarism
Plagiarizing is the act of doing what?
Copy and pasting someone else's work and calling it your own; not giving appropriate credit for work done by others.
True or False: When working online, it's okay to use Google or ask someone in the room when writing a test.
False! Unless specified by your teacher, using resources and asking friends is considered cheating on a test.
It's the night before a big exam, you and your best friend share study notes all night to help each other.
No crime! Studying together can be a real tool to succeed.
When are bibliographies and works cited necessary?
Any time you use and/or cite other work.
Is most plagiarism intentional or accidental?
Accidental
Is it okay to tag your name on a group project when you were really busy and didn't have time to contribute?
Nope. This is considered taking credit for something you didn't do.
You take the test early and your friends ask you what's on it, you feel pressured and decide to tell them.
Crime! This is a form of cheating, telling people what is on a test without the teacher's permission.
You've been sick but didn't have time to go to the Doctor to get a note, what should you do?
Talk to your professor. Writing your own Doctor's note is not a good solution and counts as falsifying.
True or False: You do not have to cite something if you reword it.
False! All ideas taken from other authors must be cited.
What is "Contract Cheating"
Paying someone else to do your work for you, online or in person.
Your friend is really nervous about a big exam, you have a great idea to help them cheat through it and encourage them to do so. You're not worried because you didn't do the cheating.
Crime! This is considered Aiding and abetting, encouraging and helping someone to cheat.
WILD CARD! The first group to have someone stand up and make an animal noise wins these points.
What animal noise did you make?
Is there technology out there to help you find out if work has been plagiarized?
Yes! SafeAssign is built in to many assignments on Blackboard. Students can double-check their own work using sites like Turnitin, Grammarly, and other sites. You can also check with the Noel Studio.
What is falsifying?
Fabricating or altering an academic record or note.
You are worried about your essay, you ask a friend who's a great writer to proofread your work and point out areas to improve.
No Crime! Proofreading is a helpful technique to use with friends and colleagues when you are unsure about a written assignment.
True or False: You do not need to include citations for images and videos you found on Google in a presentation.
False! Any and all work copied from another source must be cited.
What supports are available to you at EKU if you struggle with writing assignments?
Noel Studio for Academic Creativity
Peer Tutoring
Learning Express Library
Chellgren Success Series Workshops
And more!
Are there serious consequences for cheating at EKU? Can you name any?
Yes! Cheating is taken very seriously. Consequences range from being written up, getting a zero on the assignment, failing the class, or even being expelled.
You and your friend are in the same online class and decide to sit together to take the final.
No Crime....yet! As long as you do not help each other or share answers, you are in the clear. Sometimes we need the moral support of someone in the room.
You are busy and realize that a paper you submitted last semester covers the same topic as an assignment due this semester. Can you resubmit the same paper?
Generally, NO. If you must complete a research project to earn a grade in a course, handing in a project you already earned credit for in another course is deceitful and could be considered self-plagiarism. Some instructors may allow you to re-work the project, but never do this without first consulting your professor.