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PLAGIARISM http: //barry. haines. net/Clipart/Plagiarism. gif http: //internet. phillipmartin. info/internet_plagiarism. htm Plagiarism is the act of presenting the words, ideas, images, sounds or the creative expression of others as your own. Power Tool Recharged by Joyce Kasman Valencia (2004)

Two Types of Plagiarism Intentional • • Cutting or pasting blocks of text from electronic sources without documentation Borrowing media without documentation or permission from creator • Copying a classmate’s work • Buying or borrowing papers Unintentional • Careless paraphrasing • Poor documentation • Excessive use of quotes • Not using your own word, perspective, point of view

Real life consequences of plagiarism • New York Times reporter Jayson Blair was forced to resign after being accused of plagiarism and fraud (“New York Times”) • Investigation of plagiarism at University of Virginia resulted in dismissal of 45 students and the revoking of 3 graduate degrees (CNN) • Anne Thornton, Desserts First star, fired for plagiarizing recipes (NY Post)

Why students plagiarize… • Laziness • Lack of understanding of the material being researched • Difficulty putting things in their own words (paraphrasing)

How do I avoid plagiarism? • Use quotes (sparingly) – using the exact words of an author, copied directly from a source word for word. Quotes must be cited in-text and within the Works Cited page. • Paraphrase – rephrasing the words of an author, putting their thoughts/ideas into your own words. Use your own voice. Paraphrasing must be cited in-text and within the Works Cited page. • Summarize – putting the main ideas of a writer or writers into your own words including only the main points. Summaries must also be cited.

HOW TO READ FOR UNDERSTANDING AND AVOID PLAGIARISM READ REREAD With more fluency THINK Visualize what you are reading SAY Answer your question(s) in your own words Write what you visualized and said out loud

Paraphrasing Original Text • Behavioral tendencies and consequences – The impact of social media and social networking sites on the behavior of children and teens is very disturbing. We’re not saying that social media is bad in and of itself. The misuse of such technology is what makes it bad. For instance, there is the tendency to conform to what’s popular without considering whether it's right or wrong as often seen in cases of cyberbullying. It's much easier for young people to verbally abuse each other online than it is face to face. I ask myself – does this paragraph answer my research question “Does social media/networking have a positive or negative effect on children and teens? ” Yes – it explains that social networking/media has a negative impact on children and teens.

Mrs. B’s Paraphrase

Paraphrasing Original Text • The impact of social media and social networking sites on the behavior of children and teens is very disturbing. We’re not saying that social media is bad in and of itself. The misuse of such technology is what makes it bad. For instance, there is the tendency to conform to what’s popular without considering whether it's right or wrong - as often seen in cases of cyberbullying. It's much easier for young people to verbally abuse each other online than it is face to face. Mrs. B’s Paraphrase

What don’t I need to cite? • Facts that are widely known (George Washington was our first president) • Information or judgments known to be common knowledge (there are 60 minutes in an hour) • A discussion of your own experiences, observations or reactions • Compilation of results of original research, from science experiments, etc.

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