Plagiarism Pathfinder

1. Snowcrest Jr. High
Plagiarism Library Guide
 What is plagiarism?
 How does plagiarism affect you?
 How can you avoid plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the act of claiming authorship to another’s words or ideas without giving credit to the original source. Basically, plagiarism is cheating. Did you know it’s also illegal? Yes, it’s a crime, because creators own their original work(s).
Does this mean you can’t use others’ ideas or words to enhance your writing? No. Since no one has unlimited knowledge, you must locate materials that suit your purposes and strengthen your viewpoints. You may utilize these resources if you paraphrase, summarize, and cite quoted passages and all sources correctly. With guidance and practice, you’ll be plagiarism-free. You’ll avoid the consequences of these behaviors and experience the pride of doing quality work that is yours.
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You can cite our sources, but you’ll never take our WORDS!

2. Are you guilty of plagiarism?
If you’ve committed the cardinal sin of writers, you can redeem yourself by learning the basics. By practicing these skills, you will stay on the write path and avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism.

3. Plagiarism Articles:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/plagiarism.html
http://www.teenink.com/opinion/school_college/article/2
12725/Plagiarism-A-Growing-Problem/
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/plagiarism.html
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/plagiarism-consequences-in-high-school.html
http://www.education.com/reference/article/cheating-plagiarism-online-internet/
Helpful Websites:
http://plagiarism.org/
http://www.chlive.org/pbeck/eastlibrary/PLAGIARISMSITESFORSTUDENTS.htm
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz7513489c818.html
http://www.wartgames.com/themes/writing/plagiarism.html
http://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=plagiarism+games+for+kids&hspart=m
cafee&hsimp=yhs-01
Remember, plagiarism is punishable and
preventable. YOU must practice the following:
 Take proper notes
 Summarize and paraphrase
 Use your words and quote original passages
properly
 Give credit to all ideas and sources
 BE ORIGINAL!

4. Additional Plagiarism Resources:
Stern, Linda. What Every Student Should Know About Avoiding Plagiarism. Longman: 2006. ISBN-10: 0321446895
This book helps students understand the consequences of plagiarism and provides methods for avoiding such behaviors. The information contained includes paraphrasing, summary, using quotations, and provides examples of each. Simple, avoidable mistakes are discussed, as well as how to use another’s ideas. The book addresses the fraudulent act of buying research papers from websites, and teaches MLA and APA styles.
Fox, Kathleen. Plagiarism! Plagiarism! Upstart Books: 2010. ISBN-10: 1602130507
This book assists educators in introducing the important topic of plagiarism through activities, games, and provides reproducible material for classroom use. The author includes information on quality sources, cross-referencing, rewording, and differing documentation styles. The activities help kids enjoy the process while gaining valuable information.
Writing a Great Research Paper. Video Aided Instruction, 2007. ASIN: B000HXDWKA
Students will appreciate this DVD guide to writing research papers correctly. Designed for middle school, high school, and college students, this video- aided instruction addresses research techniques, synthesizing information, taking notes, summarizing, paraphrasing, and covers the elements of various types of research papers.

5. Foss, Kathleen. Student Cheating and Plagiarism in the Internet Era. Libraries Unlimited, 2000. ISBN-10: 156308841X
The digital age makes cheating easier for students and makes writing original work difficult. This book helps explain how students must navigate the web to find and use applicable sources correctly. The material contained covers the danger signs of plagiarism and assists students in learning to write with integrity.
Research Skills for Students. Schlessinger Media, 2006. ASIN: B000OIP4UE
There are serious consequences associated with plagiarism. However it can be avoided if you learn to work smart. This DVD addresses all aspects of plagiarism and the methods students can learn to avoid it in their writing. This is designed for junior high and high school students.
Created by Angela Bulloch