The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Plagiarism. Each of the activities asks you to take a closer look at the way you read research material and take that material to a product.

Plagiarism is a known issue and is gaining assistance with the advancing use of the Internet. What is fair game? How responsible should a student be when reading Internet material, research material, magazine articles, or any book? If you learn how to summarize main points and add your opinion that can be supported with facts, you should be protected from false accusations. If you give credit for any ideas you write about, the original author will appreciate the recognition and you have done the right thing!

For these activities, keep the information on a 'running' word document. You will turn this document in for the final assessment.

When you finish discovering and discussing plagiarism, write an two-page essay persuading someone to avoid plagiarism. Be sure to support your persuasion with tips on how to avoid this problem.

Think about it!

Sites to Explore

What is Plagiarism? Questions:

1. Read the page with the definition. Click on 'Let's see if you understand' and complete the quiz. Keep track of your score.
2. When you finish the quiz, give your score out of 10 to your teacher.
3. Please read the conclusion to this introduction at the end of the quiz.

1. Click on 'Overview.' Pull out the key points from the bulleted items on a word document.
2. Click on the plagiarism cases, choose one to read and prepare to share your case with the class. Then, take a look at the 'Examples.' Discuss these examples with a partner. Determine a 5-minute way to explain these examples with the class.
3. Complete the practice with a partner. Then, independently, take the test. When you are finished, show your teacher your results and ask permission to print the certificate.

1. Create a 2-column chart. One column should be labeled 'examples of plagiarism' and one column should be labeled 'avoiding plagiarism.'
2. As you read this site, complete the columns with three (3) examples.
3. Complete the exercises for practice. You may use a 2-column chart as a visual guide.

1. Take a look at the penalties assessed through the courts and campuses for acts of plagiarism and fraud.
2. Click on items #4, #5, #7, and 'Threat of Litigation....'
3. Is it worth the cost? Explain what you think.

1. A paraphrase is… Why learn to paraphrase?
2. Explain the six (6) steps to paraphrasing. Use your own words; paraphase!
3. Click on the exercise link. Choose one paragraph to rewrite. Share this finished assignment with a partner. Is this rewritten in 'own words'? Is the citation appropriate? Make changes and turn the assignment into your teacher.

1. Complete the sentences. Using quotations means… Using paraphrasing means…
2. When you summarize, you…
3. Read the sample essay on 'School.' Identify words you are unfamiliar with. Create an outline of topic ideas and their supporting details. Then write a paragraph to summarize your key points from the article.

1. Use the jigsaw method of reading and summarizing for students to share their ideas from the website.
2. When a classroom discussion has been completed, assign students a writing project and use the information from this site.
3. Students should write a persuasive short essay on avoiding plagiarism.

1. Upon review of the site for proper MLA citation styles, create flash cards or a game to reinforce the adoption of MLA citations.
2. What is the most difficult citation rule to remember? Create a rule to remember the rule. Be creative, then post this 'rule' in your classroom.

Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on Plagiarism, I hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic.

This lesson is intended to help you gain some insight and ability in the writing and researching process. You will learn a valuable lesson as you find ways to write your ideas and then support them with other research material.

Above all quote resources properly and cite your references! Plan your writing assignment ahead to avoid stress and problems! Maintain your integrity!