This document discusses combating plagiarism and the responsibilities of librarians and faculty. It outlines that plagiarism is dishonest and unethical, and discusses different types like copying, patchwork, and paraphrasing plagiarism. Librarians can help by contributing to policy, providing research guidance, using plagiarism detection tools, and collaborating with faculty. Faculty responsibilities include educating students about academic integrity from the start, setting clear expectations, and encouraging original writing and citation of sources. Both librarians and faculty should work together to develop guidelines to prevent plagiarism.

1. COMBATING PLAGIARISM
Responsibility of Librarians &
Faculties
Presented by:
OM PRAKASH SAINI
Ph.D. Scholar cum Assistant Librarian
DLIS, BBAU, Lucknow.
Email: omsays@gmail.com, Contact: 8726948926…
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3. Literature
Search
Literature
Review
Observation
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4. Reproduction of someone else's work, idea.
Attempting to "pass it off" as own without citing.
Apply to anything, photographs, songs, reports…
Plagiarism is dishonest, unethical, and illegal
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5. Causes
Types of
Assignments
Time Limits
& Mgt.
Flood of
Information
Careless
Attitudes
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6. Copying
Patchwork
Paraphrasing
Unintentional
Incremental
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7. Copying Plagiarism
The most well-known and,
sadly, The most common
type of plagiarism is the
simplest: copying. If you
copy someone else's work
and put your name on it,
you have plagiarized.
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8. Patchwork Plagiarism
Patchwork plagiarism. This
occurs when the plagiarizer
borrows the "phrases and
clauses from (2-3) original
sources and weaves them into
his own writing"
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9. Paraphrase Plagiarism
Summarize
Changing words
Using Synonyms
Retaining original idea
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10. it occurs when the writer incorrectly
quotes and/or incorrectly cites a
source they are using.
How is this Possible, if the author
didn't mean to do it….
Intentional Plagiarism10

11. Failing to give credit for the part of
Speech borrowed from other..
Just not to follow general
punctuations…
Incremental Plagiarism11

12. Combating Plagiarism ??
Dishonesty and theft are always been punishable
crimes
It is a complex and latest issue among the
academicians
it is a common problem among institutions
Lessing the opportunity to learn and grow
It defeats the purpose of writing, and education.
Therefore, Planning (Combating) to Prevent
Plagiarism is essential.
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13. “Librarians are in the sweet spot of education,” Valenza said…
 The librarian’s functions as a bridge between students and information.
 Contribute in Policy making
 Revise Library Mission Statement
 Orientation on information literacy, creative writing, research tech.
 Writing about plagiarism
 Help in using Anti- Plagiarism tools
 Organizing workshops on use of information
 Train the trainers (for at least citing the sources)
 Collaborate with the department
Librarian’s Responsibilities13

14.  Start at beginning of the class
 Incorporating Plagiarism in the curriculum
 Directing and instructing students.
 Provide clear ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’t’ to the students
 Set Predictable penalties
 Provide context
 Encourage source engagement
 Keep eyes on assignments
 If possible, may inform the parent
 Most importantly educate student about academic honesty & Ethics.
Faculty’s Responsibilities14

15.  THINK
 Be simply and honest.
 Plan well your research writing at due course of time
 Develop your own idea and writing skills.
 Understand the basic idea of your topic
 WRITE
 Learn note making and summarizing
 Practice creative writing.
 CITE
 Give acknowledgement to the creator…. Putting the references
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16. Both should develop & deliver Plagiarism
Prevention and citation guidelines.
Both Librarian and Faculty need to cooperate
& supplement each other.
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