Intellectual Theft Plagiarism and Referencing Sources Tina Murphy June 17, 2011 FRIT 8530
What is intellectual theft? Stealing someone’s ideas, thoughts, or words and making them your own. In other words, Plagiarism. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/different-types-of-plagiarism.html
Plagiarism to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own to use (another's production) without crediting the source to commit literary theft According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means … Plagiarism dot org
Plagiarism to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means … In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward.  Plagiarism dot org
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5 Types of Plagiarism Copy and Paste Metaphor Word Switch Idea Style http://www.valdosta.edu/~cbarnbau/personal/teaching_MISC/plagiarism.htm For detailed information, please click on the link below.
Copy and Paste Original Excerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…
Copy and Paste Original Excerpt: The term podcasting  combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,”  but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…  Copy and Paste: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that  combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,”  to enhance student learning…
Correct Method Cite the Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that  “combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’” (Purcell, 2011) to enhance…
Correct Method Cite the Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that  “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’ ”   (Purcell, 2011) to enhance…  ✓ Use quotations to identify the use of exact wording.
Correct Method Cite the Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that  “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’ ”   (Purcell, 2011) to enhance…  ✓ Use quotations to identify the use of exact wording. ✓ Copy text exactly from the original source.
Correct Method Cite the Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that  “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’ ”   (Purcell, 2011)  to enhance…  ✓ (Author, Year of publication) ✓ Use quotations to identify the use of exact wording. ✓ Copy text exactly from the original source.
Word Switch Original Excerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…
Word Switch Original Excerpt: The term podcasting  combines   the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,”  but you do  not need an iPod  or  any other mp3 player   to …  Word Switch: Neither  an iPod  nor  any other  kind of  mp3 player  is needed to create podcasts, a term which  combines the words “iPod” and “Broadcasting,”  because…
Correct Method Credit the Source: According to  Purcell  (2011), neither an iPod nor any other kind of mp3 player is needed to create podcasts, a term which “combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘Broadcasting,’” because…
Correct Method Credit the Source: According to  Purcell  (2011) , neither  an iPod  nor  any other kind of mp3 player  is needed to create podcasts, a term which “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘Broadcasting,’ ” because… ✓ Credit the author for their information.
Correct Method Credit the Source: According to  Purcell  (2011) , neither  an iPod  nor  any other kind of mp3 player  is needed to create podcasts, a term which  “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘Broadcasting,’ ”  because… ✓ Credit the author for their information. ✓ Place all exact wording in quotations.
Style Original Excerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…
Style Original Excerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…  Style Plagiarism: Podcasting is a term that combines two words, “iPod” and “Broadcasting.” However, neither an iPod nor mp3 player…
Style Original Excerpt: The term  podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,”  but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…  Style Plagiarism: Podcasting  is a term that  combines two words, “iPod” and “Broadcasting.”  However, neither an iPod nor mp3 player… First Thought
Style Original Excerpt: The term  podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,”  but  you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player  to…  Style Plagiarism: Podcasting  is a term that  combines two words, “iPod” and “Broadcasting.”  However,  neither an iPod nor mp3 player … Second Thought
Correct Method Credit the source and use your own words: According to  Purcell  (2011), podcasts are a great, yet inexpensive, method for students to be a creator of information.  Podcast are audio files that are saved to mp3, wav, m4a, or various other audio formats. Little technology is needed to create podcasts…
Correct Method Credit the source and use your own words: According to  Purcell  (2011) , podcasts are a great, yet inexpensive, method for students to be a creator of information.  Podcast are audio files that are saved to mp3, wav, m4a, or various other audio formats. Little technology is needed to create podcasts…  ✓ Credit the author for their information.
Correct Method Credit the source and use your own words: According to  Purcell  (2011) ,  podcasts are a great, yet inexpensive, method for students to be a creator of information.  Podcast are audio files that are saved as mp3, wav, m4a, or various other audio formats.  Little technology is needed to create podcasts …  ✓ Credit the author for their information. ✓ Remember:  Use own words as much as possible!!!
Idea Original Excerpt: Podcasting can increase student’s motivation to learn through the integration of a technology they already love. Students will be more motivated to complete a project…
Idea Original Excerpt: Podcasting can increase student’s motivation to learn through the integration of a technology they already love. Students will be more motivated to complete a project… Idea Plagiarism: I believe that teachers can engage students through podcasting, because today’s students are technological natives.  They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting…
Idea Original Excerpt: Podcasting can increase student’s motivation  to learn through the integration of a technology they already love. Students will be more motivated to complete a project… Idea Plagiarism: Teachers can engage students through podcasting , because today’s students are technological natives.  They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting. This is the same idea.
Correct Method Credit the source for any ideas: Teachers can engage students through podcasting, because today’s students are technological natives.  They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting (Purcell, 2011).  Additionally, this novel…
Correct Method Credit the source for any ideas: Teachers can engage students through podcasting, because today’s students are technological natives.  They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting (Purcell, 2011).  Additionally, this novel…  ✓ Note:  This is the most common form of plagiarism!
Correct Method Credit the source for any ideas: Teachers can  engage students through podcasting , because today’s students are technological natives.  They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting  (Purcell, 2011) .  Additionally, this novel…  ✓ Credit the author for ideas that are not your own. ✓ Note:  This is the most common form of plagiarism!
Metaphor Original Excerpt: His raging soul screamed for vengeance while his deathly calm voice rumbled with a lion’s growl just before the attack.
Metaphor Original Excerpt: His raging soul screamed for vengeance while his deathly calm voice rumbled with a lion’s growl just before the attack. Metaphor Plagiarism: His voice bellowed with a lion’s growl, because he was screaming for vengeance deep within his soul.
Metaphor Original Excerpt: His raging soul screamed for vengeance  while his deathly calm voice rumbled with a lion’s growl just before the attack. Metaphor Plagiarism: His voice bellowed with a lion’s growl, because he was  screaming for vengeance  deep  within his raging soul .  Screaming soul
Metaphor Original Excerpt: His raging soul screamed for vengeance  while his deathly calm voice rumbled  with a   lion’s growl  just before the attack. Metaphor Plagiarism: His voice bellowed  with a   lion’s growl , because he was  screaming for vengeance  deep  within his raging soul .  Growling lion
Correct Method Credit the source for any figurative language: His voice bellowed “with a lion’s growl” (Murphy, 2011), because vengeance burned deep within his furious soul.  ✓ Figurative language is an author’s creative style.
Correct Method Credit the source for any figurative language: His voice bellowed “with a lion’s growl” (Murphy, 2011), because vengeance burned deep within his furious soul.  ✓ Try to write according to your style if at all possible. ✓ Figurative language is an author’s creative style.
Correct Method Credit the source for any figurative language: His voice bellowed  “with a lion’s growl” (Murphy, 2011) , because vengeance burned deep within his furious soul.  ✓ Try to write according to your style if at all possible. ✓ Figurative language is an author’s creative style. ✓ However, give the source credit if you must use the  original author’s figurative language.
How to avoid Plagiarism Use your own words as much as possible. Always give credit to the source where you have received information. If you use someone’s exact words put them in quotes. If  you have paraphrased someone’s work give credit.
Bibliography Barnbaum, C. Plagiarism: A student’s guide to recognizing it and avoiding it. Retrieved June 13, 2011 from Valdosta State University Web Site: http://www.valdosta.edu/~cbarnbau/personal/teaching_MISC/plagiarism.htm Purcell, M. (2011). The power of podcasting.  Library Media Connection , 48-49. What is Plagiarism? (n.d.) Retrieved July 15, 2008, from http://www.plagiarism.org/learning_center/what_is_plagiarism.html

Intellectual theft

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    Intellectual Theft Plagiarismand Referencing Sources Tina Murphy June 17, 2011 FRIT 8530
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    What is intellectualtheft? Stealing someone’s ideas, thoughts, or words and making them your own. In other words, Plagiarism. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/different-types-of-plagiarism.html
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    Plagiarism to stealand pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own to use (another's production) without crediting the source to commit literary theft According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means … Plagiarism dot org
  • 4.
    Plagiarism to presentas new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means … In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward. Plagiarism dot org
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    5 Types ofPlagiarism Copy and Paste Metaphor Word Switch Idea Style http://www.valdosta.edu/~cbarnbau/personal/teaching_MISC/plagiarism.htm For detailed information, please click on the link below.
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    Copy and PasteOriginal Excerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…
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    Copy and PasteOriginal Excerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to… Copy and Paste: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” to enhance student learning…
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    Correct Method Citethe Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that “combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’” (Purcell, 2011) to enhance…
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    Correct Method Citethe Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’ ” (Purcell, 2011) to enhance… ✓ Use quotations to identify the use of exact wording.
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    Correct Method Citethe Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’ ” (Purcell, 2011) to enhance… ✓ Use quotations to identify the use of exact wording. ✓ Copy text exactly from the original source.
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    Correct Method Citethe Source: Teachers can use podcasting, a term that “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcasting,’ ” (Purcell, 2011) to enhance… ✓ (Author, Year of publication) ✓ Use quotations to identify the use of exact wording. ✓ Copy text exactly from the original source.
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    Word Switch OriginalExcerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…
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    Word Switch OriginalExcerpt: The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to … Word Switch: Neither an iPod nor any other kind of mp3 player is needed to create podcasts, a term which combines the words “iPod” and “Broadcasting,” because…
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    Correct Method Creditthe Source: According to Purcell (2011), neither an iPod nor any other kind of mp3 player is needed to create podcasts, a term which “combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘Broadcasting,’” because…
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    Correct Method Creditthe Source: According to Purcell (2011) , neither an iPod nor any other kind of mp3 player is needed to create podcasts, a term which “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘Broadcasting,’ ” because… ✓ Credit the author for their information.
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    Correct Method Creditthe Source: According to Purcell (2011) , neither an iPod nor any other kind of mp3 player is needed to create podcasts, a term which “ combines the words ‘iPod’ and ‘Broadcasting,’ ” because… ✓ Credit the author for their information. ✓ Place all exact wording in quotations.
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    Style Original Excerpt:The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to…
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    Style Original Excerpt:The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to… Style Plagiarism: Podcasting is a term that combines two words, “iPod” and “Broadcasting.” However, neither an iPod nor mp3 player…
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    Style Original Excerpt:The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to… Style Plagiarism: Podcasting is a term that combines two words, “iPod” and “Broadcasting.” However, neither an iPod nor mp3 player… First Thought
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    Style Original Excerpt:The term podcasting combines the words “iPod” and “broadcasting,” but you do not need an iPod or any other mp3 player to… Style Plagiarism: Podcasting is a term that combines two words, “iPod” and “Broadcasting.” However, neither an iPod nor mp3 player … Second Thought
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    Correct Method Creditthe source and use your own words: According to Purcell (2011), podcasts are a great, yet inexpensive, method for students to be a creator of information. Podcast are audio files that are saved to mp3, wav, m4a, or various other audio formats. Little technology is needed to create podcasts…
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    Correct Method Creditthe source and use your own words: According to Purcell (2011) , podcasts are a great, yet inexpensive, method for students to be a creator of information. Podcast are audio files that are saved to mp3, wav, m4a, or various other audio formats. Little technology is needed to create podcasts… ✓ Credit the author for their information.
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    Correct Method Creditthe source and use your own words: According to Purcell (2011) , podcasts are a great, yet inexpensive, method for students to be a creator of information. Podcast are audio files that are saved as mp3, wav, m4a, or various other audio formats. Little technology is needed to create podcasts … ✓ Credit the author for their information. ✓ Remember: Use own words as much as possible!!!
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    Idea Original Excerpt:Podcasting can increase student’s motivation to learn through the integration of a technology they already love. Students will be more motivated to complete a project…
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    Idea Original Excerpt:Podcasting can increase student’s motivation to learn through the integration of a technology they already love. Students will be more motivated to complete a project… Idea Plagiarism: I believe that teachers can engage students through podcasting, because today’s students are technological natives. They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting…
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    Idea Original Excerpt:Podcasting can increase student’s motivation to learn through the integration of a technology they already love. Students will be more motivated to complete a project… Idea Plagiarism: Teachers can engage students through podcasting , because today’s students are technological natives. They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting. This is the same idea.
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    Correct Method Creditthe source for any ideas: Teachers can engage students through podcasting, because today’s students are technological natives. They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting (Purcell, 2011). Additionally, this novel…
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    Correct Method Creditthe source for any ideas: Teachers can engage students through podcasting, because today’s students are technological natives. They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting (Purcell, 2011). Additionally, this novel… ✓ Note: This is the most common form of plagiarism!
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    Correct Method Creditthe source for any ideas: Teachers can engage students through podcasting , because today’s students are technological natives. They readily learn through technologies such as podcasting (Purcell, 2011) . Additionally, this novel… ✓ Credit the author for ideas that are not your own. ✓ Note: This is the most common form of plagiarism!
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    Metaphor Original Excerpt:His raging soul screamed for vengeance while his deathly calm voice rumbled with a lion’s growl just before the attack.
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    Metaphor Original Excerpt:His raging soul screamed for vengeance while his deathly calm voice rumbled with a lion’s growl just before the attack. Metaphor Plagiarism: His voice bellowed with a lion’s growl, because he was screaming for vengeance deep within his soul.
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    Metaphor Original Excerpt:His raging soul screamed for vengeance while his deathly calm voice rumbled with a lion’s growl just before the attack. Metaphor Plagiarism: His voice bellowed with a lion’s growl, because he was screaming for vengeance deep within his raging soul . Screaming soul
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    Metaphor Original Excerpt:His raging soul screamed for vengeance while his deathly calm voice rumbled with a lion’s growl just before the attack. Metaphor Plagiarism: His voice bellowed with a lion’s growl , because he was screaming for vengeance deep within his raging soul . Growling lion
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    Correct Method Creditthe source for any figurative language: His voice bellowed “with a lion’s growl” (Murphy, 2011), because vengeance burned deep within his furious soul. ✓ Figurative language is an author’s creative style.
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    Correct Method Creditthe source for any figurative language: His voice bellowed “with a lion’s growl” (Murphy, 2011), because vengeance burned deep within his furious soul. ✓ Try to write according to your style if at all possible. ✓ Figurative language is an author’s creative style.
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    Correct Method Creditthe source for any figurative language: His voice bellowed “with a lion’s growl” (Murphy, 2011) , because vengeance burned deep within his furious soul. ✓ Try to write according to your style if at all possible. ✓ Figurative language is an author’s creative style. ✓ However, give the source credit if you must use the original author’s figurative language.
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    How to avoidPlagiarism Use your own words as much as possible. Always give credit to the source where you have received information. If you use someone’s exact words put them in quotes. If you have paraphrased someone’s work give credit.
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    Bibliography Barnbaum, C.Plagiarism: A student’s guide to recognizing it and avoiding it. Retrieved June 13, 2011 from Valdosta State University Web Site: http://www.valdosta.edu/~cbarnbau/personal/teaching_MISC/plagiarism.htm Purcell, M. (2011). The power of podcasting. Library Media Connection , 48-49. What is Plagiarism? (n.d.) Retrieved July 15, 2008, from http://www.plagiarism.org/learning_center/what_is_plagiarism.html