SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 34
Avoiding Plagiarism: Cite Your Sources! Englewood High School 2007-2008
What is plagiarism? (And why you should care!)
Plagiarism is the act of presenting the words, ideas, images, sounds, or the creative expression of others as your own.
if you have included the  words and ideas of others  in your work -that you neglected to cite, -or have helped you, -or would you would not want your teacher to know about . . . Students,  You have probably plagiarized!
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Plagiarisim: Type 1
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Plagiarism: Type 2
It’s okay if  I don’t get caught! I was too busy to  write that paper! (Job, big game, homework!) My teachers  expect too much! I’ve got to get into ??? College! My parents expect “A”s! Everyone does it! This assignment  is BORING! Why do students plagiarize?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Plagiarism: Why Not?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Plagiarism: Why Not?
A New Jersey valedictorian was denied her seat as a Harvard freshman when it was discovered that she plagiarized a story she wrote in a local newspaper. Real Consequences! ,[object Object],( New York Times Exposes Fraud of Own Reporter )
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],If You Plagiarize!
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What If . . .
Do I have  to cite  everything?
Facts that are widely known, or Information or judgments considered “common knowledge”  Do NOT have to be cited. No . . .
[object Object],[object Object],If you see a fact in three or more sources, and you are fairly certain your readers already know this information, it is likely to be “common knowledge.”  But when in doubt, cite! Common Knowledge Examples
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],More Common Knowledge
Wrong! Paraphrasing  original ideas without  citing your source, is plagiarism too! If I change a  few words, I’m okay, right?
You can “borrow” from the works of others in your own work!
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],You can “borrow” from the works of others in your own work! Use these techniques Don’t forget – to cite the sources in your essay and on the Works Cited page!
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],When Taking Notes From  Your Sources . . .
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Citing Sources: Why is this important?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Always Cite Your Sources If . . .
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],MLA Parenthetical Documentation Includes . . .
Works Cited Page   ,[object Object],[object Object]
Parenthetical Citations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Parenthetical Citations
When citing a Web source in-text, you are not likely to have page numbers. Just include the first part of the entry. (Smith) or if an author is not listed  (“Plagiarism and the Web”) Parenthetical Citations
There are many different combinations and variations within MLA citation format.  If you run into something unusual, look it up or check with your teacher!
Hints: EHS purchased databases provide MLA citations at the end of every full text article. No Work – just copy and paste!
[object Object],[object Object]
Lathrop, Ann and Kathleen Foss.  Student Cheating and   Plagiarism in the Internet Era .  Englewood, CO: Libraries  Unlimited, 2000. Gibaldi, Joseph.  MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers .  6th ed. New York: Modern  Language Association of  America, 2003.   “ New York Times Exposes Fraud of Own Reporter.”  ABC News  Online . 12 May, 2003. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ newshour_index.html Works Cited Rohrbach, Carol and Joyce Valenza. Plagarism. Springfield  Township High School, 2003.  http://www.solvayschools.org/tfiles/folder545/plagiarism. ppt

More Related Content

What's hot

MLA In-Text Citations
MLA In-Text CitationsMLA In-Text Citations
MLA In-Text Citations
SERWRC
 
The Research Paper and Citation Methodology
The Research Paper and Citation MethodologyThe Research Paper and Citation Methodology
The Research Paper and Citation Methodology
Ottawa University
 
A practical guide to MLA style
A practical guide to MLA styleA practical guide to MLA style
A practical guide to MLA style
LeecyB75
 
Harvard referencing system
Harvard referencing systemHarvard referencing system
Harvard referencing system
Jordán Masías
 

What's hot (19)

MLA Citations
MLA CitationsMLA Citations
MLA Citations
 
Arh2050 fa2015 research project packet
Arh2050 fa2015 research project packetArh2050 fa2015 research project packet
Arh2050 fa2015 research project packet
 
Mla Citations for ENG 101
Mla Citations for ENG 101Mla Citations for ENG 101
Mla Citations for ENG 101
 
Use Of Sources I
Use Of Sources IUse Of Sources I
Use Of Sources I
 
Mla jeopardy
Mla jeopardyMla jeopardy
Mla jeopardy
 
MLA In-Text Citations
MLA In-Text CitationsMLA In-Text Citations
MLA In-Text Citations
 
Referencing, Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
Referencing, Plagiarism and ParaphrasingReferencing, Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
Referencing, Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
 
The Research Paper and Citation Methodology
The Research Paper and Citation MethodologyThe Research Paper and Citation Methodology
The Research Paper and Citation Methodology
 
A practical guide to MLA style
A practical guide to MLA styleA practical guide to MLA style
A practical guide to MLA style
 
Citing Your Sources 2010
Citing Your Sources 2010Citing Your Sources 2010
Citing Your Sources 2010
 
Plagiarism and citations module
Plagiarism and citations modulePlagiarism and citations module
Plagiarism and citations module
 
Citation Lesson for Middle and High School Teacher-Librarians
Citation Lesson for Middle and High School Teacher-LibrariansCitation Lesson for Middle and High School Teacher-Librarians
Citation Lesson for Middle and High School Teacher-Librarians
 
Mla format 2
Mla format 2Mla format 2
Mla format 2
 
UCS Harvard Referencing
UCS Harvard ReferencingUCS Harvard Referencing
UCS Harvard Referencing
 
APA STYLE
APA STYLEAPA STYLE
APA STYLE
 
Harvard referencing system
Harvard referencing systemHarvard referencing system
Harvard referencing system
 
Slh plagiarism, referencing, citing, sept 28 2011
Slh plagiarism, referencing, citing,  sept 28 2011Slh plagiarism, referencing, citing,  sept 28 2011
Slh plagiarism, referencing, citing, sept 28 2011
 
Harvard system power pointfinal
Harvard system power pointfinalHarvard system power pointfinal
Harvard system power pointfinal
 
Purdue OWL APA
Purdue OWL APAPurdue OWL APA
Purdue OWL APA
 

Similar to Avoiding Plagiarism

Plagiarism
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Plagiarism
jonbilog
 
Plagiarism
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Plagiarism
sarasims
 
Copyright and Plagiarism
Copyright and PlagiarismCopyright and Plagiarism
Copyright and Plagiarism
guestd9519f
 
Prhs Research, Citing Sources, and Plagiarism
Prhs Research, Citing Sources, and PlagiarismPrhs Research, Citing Sources, and Plagiarism
Prhs Research, Citing Sources, and Plagiarism
jobear04
 
Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,
Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,
Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,
Ashford University
 
What is-plagiarism 2
What is-plagiarism 2What is-plagiarism 2
What is-plagiarism 2
renvy
 
What is-plagiarism
What is-plagiarismWhat is-plagiarism
What is-plagiarism
terri_weaver
 
PRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding Plagiarism
PRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding PlagiarismPRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding Plagiarism
PRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding Plagiarism
jobear04
 
Using research
Using researchUsing research
Using research
kerisb
 

Similar to Avoiding Plagiarism (20)

Plagiarism(mar22)
Plagiarism(mar22)Plagiarism(mar22)
Plagiarism(mar22)
 
Plagiarism
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Plagiarism
 
Plagiarism
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Plagiarism
 
Plagiarism
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Plagiarism
 
Copyright and Plagiarism
Copyright and PlagiarismCopyright and Plagiarism
Copyright and Plagiarism
 
Plagiarism
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Plagiarism
 
Plagiarism webeval
Plagiarism webevalPlagiarism webeval
Plagiarism webeval
 
Prhs Research, Citing Sources, and Plagiarism
Prhs Research, Citing Sources, and PlagiarismPrhs Research, Citing Sources, and Plagiarism
Prhs Research, Citing Sources, and Plagiarism
 
WritingaResearchPaper.ppt
WritingaResearchPaper.pptWritingaResearchPaper.ppt
WritingaResearchPaper.ppt
 
Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,
Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,
Plagiarism – it’s not just the percentage,
 
Academic honesty
Academic honesty Academic honesty
Academic honesty
 
What is-plagiarism 2
What is-plagiarism 2What is-plagiarism 2
What is-plagiarism 2
 
Plagiarism and apa style
Plagiarism and apa stylePlagiarism and apa style
Plagiarism and apa style
 
What is-plagiarism
What is-plagiarismWhat is-plagiarism
What is-plagiarism
 
plagiarism power point.ppt
plagiarism power point.pptplagiarism power point.ppt
plagiarism power point.ppt
 
plagiarism_Giving credit where credit is due.ppt
plagiarism_Giving credit where credit is due.pptplagiarism_Giving credit where credit is due.ppt
plagiarism_Giving credit where credit is due.ppt
 
PRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding Plagiarism
PRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding PlagiarismPRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding Plagiarism
PRHS: Researching, Citing Sources, and Avoiding Plagiarism
 
Using research
Using researchUsing research
Using research
 
Using sources
Using sourcesUsing sources
Using sources
 
Plagiarism, Academic Conventions, & Annotated Bibs
Plagiarism, Academic Conventions, & Annotated BibsPlagiarism, Academic Conventions, & Annotated Bibs
Plagiarism, Academic Conventions, & Annotated Bibs
 

Recently uploaded

The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptxThe basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptxSeal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
negromaestrong
 
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch LetterGardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
MateoGardella
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptxSOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT - LFTVD.pptx
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
 
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdfWeb & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
Web & Social Media Analytics Previous Year Question Paper.pdf
 
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptxThe basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
The basics of sentences session 2pptx copy.pptx
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
 
PROCESS RECORDING FORMAT.docx
PROCESS      RECORDING        FORMAT.docxPROCESS      RECORDING        FORMAT.docx
PROCESS RECORDING FORMAT.docx
 
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptxUnit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
 
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
Presentation by Andreas Schleicher Tackling the School Absenteeism Crisis 30 ...
 
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across SectorsAPM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
APM Welcome, APM North West Network Conference, Synergies Across Sectors
 
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdfHoldier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
Holdier Curriculum Vitae (April 2024).pdf
 
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
 
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
 
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptxINDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
 
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptxSeal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
 
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDMeasures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
 
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch LetterGardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
Gardella_PRCampaignConclusion Pitch Letter
 
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot GraphZ Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
 
microwave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introductionmicrowave assisted reaction. General introduction
microwave assisted reaction. General introduction
 
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptxUnit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
Unit-IV- Pharma. Marketing Channels.pptx
 

Avoiding Plagiarism

  • 1. Avoiding Plagiarism: Cite Your Sources! Englewood High School 2007-2008
  • 2. What is plagiarism? (And why you should care!)
  • 3. Plagiarism is the act of presenting the words, ideas, images, sounds, or the creative expression of others as your own.
  • 4. if you have included the words and ideas of others in your work -that you neglected to cite, -or have helped you, -or would you would not want your teacher to know about . . . Students, You have probably plagiarized!
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7. It’s okay if I don’t get caught! I was too busy to write that paper! (Job, big game, homework!) My teachers expect too much! I’ve got to get into ??? College! My parents expect “A”s! Everyone does it! This assignment is BORING! Why do students plagiarize?
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 13. Do I have to cite everything?
  • 14. Facts that are widely known, or Information or judgments considered “common knowledge” Do NOT have to be cited. No . . .
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17. Wrong! Paraphrasing original ideas without citing your source, is plagiarism too! If I change a few words, I’m okay, right?
  • 18. You can “borrow” from the works of others in your own work!
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21.
  • 22.
  • 23.
  • 24.
  • 25.
  • 26.
  • 27.
  • 28.
  • 29.
  • 30. When citing a Web source in-text, you are not likely to have page numbers. Just include the first part of the entry. (Smith) or if an author is not listed (“Plagiarism and the Web”) Parenthetical Citations
  • 31. There are many different combinations and variations within MLA citation format. If you run into something unusual, look it up or check with your teacher!
  • 32. Hints: EHS purchased databases provide MLA citations at the end of every full text article. No Work – just copy and paste!
  • 33.
  • 34. Lathrop, Ann and Kathleen Foss. Student Cheating and Plagiarism in the Internet Era . Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 2000. Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers . 6th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2003. “ New York Times Exposes Fraud of Own Reporter.” ABC News Online . 12 May, 2003. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ newshour_index.html Works Cited Rohrbach, Carol and Joyce Valenza. Plagarism. Springfield Township High School, 2003. http://www.solvayschools.org/tfiles/folder545/plagiarism. ppt