Overview What is plagiarism Quiz Types of plagiarism Consequences of plagiarism How to avoid plagiarism Questions Defining Plagiarism Basic Definition MerrimanWebster 2012 defines plagiarism as ID: 533925
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Guide to Plagiarism Slide2
Overview
What is plagiarism?
Quiz
Types of plagiarism.
Consequences of plagiarism.
How to avoid plagiarism.
Questions
?Slide3
Defining Plagiarism
Basic Definition
“
Merriman-Webster
” (2012), defines plagiarism as “to steal and pass of (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own: use (another’s production) without crediting sources” (para. 1).
Source: Merriman-Webster, 2012Slide4
Defining Plagiarism
Wayne State University has policies in place for plagiarism
We refer students to Wayne State University
’
s Academic Integrity Policy: http://doso.wayne.edu/student-conduct/Academic_Integrity.htmlSlide5
QuizSlide6
Students may argue...
Question: Identify the statements which may be considered plagiarism:
“
I am just using a few pages from a paper I wrote last semester
”.“I did the research, I should be able to resubmit whatever I want”.
“
If it is a topic I am passionate about, I should be able to use portions of my old work
”
.
“
I will just change a few sentences around but use the same references
”
.
“
My spouse/child/parent/colleague wrote/rewrote sections of the paper I felt were not detailed enough...it
’
s not plagiarized, is it?
”
Answer: All of the above may be considered plagiarism by a professor and are subject to the same policies in place for traditional acts of plagiarism. Slide7
Types of Plagiarism Slide8
Self-Plagiarism
Yes, it is real. Yes, it is a problem on campus.
Using a portion or entire body of previously submitted work may be considered self-plagiarism.
P
ortions of previously submitted work may be caught by scanning software like SafeAssign or by a professor.
Suggestions to students include seeking out new topics to broaden prospective and avoid the temptation of using previously submitted work.
Suggestions to students who are passionate about their topic of interest include meeting with their professor and discussing it before going forward.Slide9
Self-Plagiarism
The APA
Manual also contains information on self-plagiarism:
The American Psychological Association (APA) 6
th Edition Manual (2009), states “Just as researchers do not present the work of others as their own (plagiarism), they do not present their own previously published work as new. . .” (p. 16).
Additional coverage of self-plagiarism continues in Chapter 6 of the APA Style Manual.
“
Avoid charges of self-plagiarism by familiarizing yourself with the ethical standards regarding duplicate publication and the legal standards of fair use
”
(
Publication Manual
, 2009, p. 170). Slide10
Other Types of Plagiarism
Intentional plagiarism, which includes
:
Directly copying another
’s work and not crediting the original author.Directly copying paragraphs, sentences, or phrases and not crediting the original author. This is also known as “cut and paste” plagiarism and “patchwork
”
plagiarism.
Unintentional plagiarism, which includes
:
Paraphrasing or summarizing another
’
s work and not crediting the original author.
Quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing another
’
s work and incorrectly citing the original author
An example may be using a direct quotation, citing correctly but not utilizing quotation marks.Slide11
How to Avoid Plagiarism
Cite Properly
BSW and MSW students should own the 6
th
Edition Publication Manual from the American Psychological Association (APA) in their library.This book is available at all campus bookstores. Students must place quotation marks around everything that comes directly from the text.Students must check paraphrasing by not rearranging or replacing a few words.
Proper paraphrasing is an interpretation of the author
’
s ideas in one
’
s own words.
Workshops are offered regularly that cover paraphrasing specifically.
All mandated students receive a workshop on paraphrasing, as part of their APA Style workshop.Slide12
How to Avoid Plagiarism
Cite Properly
Know
When to Cite:
Quoting ParaphrasingSummarizingSlide13
How to avoid plagiarism
Use the Writing Center.
Many students do not realize they have FREE writing assistance on campus. Students should make an effort to utilize the free services available to them.
The Writing Center, located inside the Undergraduate Library.
(313) 577-2544 The School of Social Work
has
writing
tutors. Contact them via email or phone.
Understand Wayne State University Policy.
http://
doso.wayne.edu
/student-conduct/
Academic_Integrity.html
Still
unsure?
Students are encouraged to see their advisor
or professor for more information about plagiarism. Students have
endless FREE
resources available to them. Slide14
Resources
Wayne State University Student Code of Conduct:
http://www.doso.wayne.edu/codeofconduct.pdf
Wayne State Univeristy
’s Office of Teaching and Learning:http://www.otl.wayne.edu/wsu_integrity.phpThe American Psychological Association:http://www.apastyle.orgPlagiarism dot org
plagiarism.org
Purdy-Kresge Library
http://www.lib.wayne.eduSlide15
Contact us!
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