Plagiarism
What is plagiarism?
Taking credit for someone else's work; improperly citing or not citing at all when using sources
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Give an example of a professional email greeting.
Good morning__
Dear_____
Hello _________
What should you write before taking notes?
Title and date
True or False: AI can write your essay if you proofread it.
False: You must write your own essay to demonstrate your learning
Is using AI tools like quillbot or grammarly for grammar checks plagiarism?
No- but, you must ask your teacher if it is ok to use such apps
Where is the “Works Cited” page located?
Last page of the assignment
Why should you proofread an email?
To correct errors, clarify your message and ensure a professional sounding tone
Why use a pencil for notes?
It’s neat and erasable
Why should you avoid emojis in emails?
They’re unprofessional and belong in texting only
How could using AI lead to plagiarism?
Relying on AI-generated work without contribution of your own ideas could present as convenient and as a way around demonstrating your learning; i.e. using AI to write an entire essay
What is included in an in-text citation?
Author’s last name + page number
How long should you wait for a reply before following up?
24-48 hours
Why is paraphrasing essential when taking notes?
It helps you understand content and write about it in your own words; it saves time and condenses key points
How does MLA formatting create consistency in writing?
It helps to standardize citations and overall layout
Why must paraphrased writing be cited?
The content still belongs to the original author and credit should be given
Why does proper use of MLA format help avoid plagiarism?
By appropriately crediting original sources
What makes a good subject line?
Clear, specific purpose of the email
Name an effectove note-taking strategy
Paraphrasing definitions or examples; summarizing key points in your own words
What are two potential consequences of plagiarism?
Failing the assignment (0 or NM), disciplinary action (on student record)
Give an example of accidental plagiarism.
i.e. Forgetting to include an a works cited entry but including in-text citations
Explain the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing.
Paraphrasing restates ideas in detail, mostly written in your own words and similar in length to the original; summarizing condenses the content of an original text to 10-20% of its length, written entirely in one's own words
What should the email body include?
Clear message or question, your role/relationship to the recipient, polite and formal language
Why is effective note-taking important beyond high school?
It’s a lifelong skill useful in the workplace and post secondary institutions
List three steps to avoid plagiarism.
Cite all sources, paraphrase properly, use reliable tools like OWL Purdue, ask for help