An Introduction to Academic Integrity and

Plagiarism

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Answer True or False.Taking small bits of information

from the Internet/Web and using it as my own work to complete an assignment is plagiarism.

Quiz Question 1

TRUE!Taking small bits of information

from the Internet/Web and using it as my own work to complete an assignment is plagiarism.

Quiz Question 1

What is definition of academic integrity and plagiarism?

What does it mean to cite? What resources are available to help me?

Today we will discuss….

“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.” --Sophocles

“The University of Dayton expects all members of the academic community to strive for excellence in scholarship and in character.”Academic Honor Code

Learn. Lead. Serve.

I pledge to: Complete all assignments and

examinations by the guidelines given to me by my instructors,

Avoid PLAGIARISM and any other form of misrepresenting someone else's work as my own

Adhere to the Standards of Conduct as outlined in the Academic Honor Code.

In doing this, I hold myself and my community to a higher standard of excellence, and set an example for my peers to follow.  

Honor Pledge: Commitment to Academic Integrity

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From IEP Instructor, April Darnell, University of Dayton, 2013

Answer True or False. Information on the Internet/Web

is free for me to use any way I want; any free, electronic information is available for me to use as I desire.

Quiz Question 2

Quiz Question 2

False! Information on the Internet/Web

is free for me to use any way I want; any free, electronic information is available for me to use as I desire.

Answer True or False. I do not have to cite the source of

numerical data or graphs because they are not words in a paper. This is also true of something in a lecture or on TV; I don’t have to cite something that is not written.

Quiz Question 3

False! I do not have to cite the source of

numerical data or graphs because they are not words in a paper. This is also true of something in a lecture or on TV; I don’t have to cite something that is not written.

Quiz Question 3

It’s not just words!

Plagiarizing is also:Using IDEAS, PHOTOS, GRAPHS, ILLUSTRATIONS and calling them your own.Using METHODS OR PROCESSES described by another researcher without permission or credit.Fabricating experiment RESULTS.Sharing electronic FILES inappropriately or using someone’s file for your project.

Source: Dummer, G. M., & Douglas, M. M. (September, 2008). Plagiarism. Paper presented at Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop, Michigan State University Graduate School, East Lansing, MI.

Answer True or False.Plagiarism is ok if I am not caught

because it only affects me and not others.

Quiz Question 4

False!Plagiarism is ok if I am not caught

because it only affects me and not others.

Quiz Question 4

Does Plagiarism hurt anyone? Consider this!

It is a form of theft. A writer has “ownership” of his or her words.

It is a form of cheating. It is unfair!

Unfair to the author of the source text. Unfair to the writer of the paper. Unfair to the writer’s peers.

Ultimately, you cheapen the value of your own education!

Answer True or False. If I buy a paper from an

Internet/Web site that sells such things, my chance of being caught for plagiarism is low.

Quiz Question 5

False! If I buy a paper from an

Internet/Web site that sells such things, my chance of being caught for plagiarism is low.

Quiz Question 5

Run out of time. Fear that their writing or ideas are

inadequate. Lack of understanding regarding

the severity of plagiarism— it’s stealing!

Believe the probability of getting caught is low.

Don’t realize they are doing it—improper documentation.

Why do students plagiarize?

Whose responsibility is it?

YOURS! Possible Consequences:

Failing the assignment. Failing the course.

Students involved in academic dishonesty are subject to suspension by the University.

Answer True or False.Giving an incorrect reference for

information I use is plagiarism.

Quiz Question 6

True!Giving an incorrect reference

for information I use is plagiarism.

Even if you do it unintentionally!

Quiz Question 6

Answer True or False. It is ok if I use a paper I wrote last

year, change the title, and submit for a class assignment this year.

Quiz Question 7

False! It is ok if I use a paper I wrote last year, change the title, and submit for a class assignment this year.

You must cite yourself!

Quiz Question 7

What is Citing or Documenting?

Writing and research method to avoid plagiarism.

To quote or give reference to information acquired from another source that is used in your paper.

Shows your audience that you respect other’s intellectual property.

What’s Your Style?Many Citation Styles

MLA—English and other Humanities

APA—Psycholgoy and Education

Chicago/Turabian—Religious Studies, History

ASA—Sociology AMA (American

Management Association)—Business style guidelines

Two Types of Citations

In-Text: Quoting and referencing ideas from other sources in the body of the paper.

End of Text: Providing a list of the resources used in the paper at the end of the paper.

When do we give credit?

How do I know when to cite?

Another’s Words

Another’s Ideas

No No

Yes Yes

Quote and Cite

Cite

No need toCite

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How do faculty check for plagiarism?

Leveraging web-based applications/plagiarism prevention services Compares students’ paper content for originality

and checks for improper citations

Turn It In http://turnitin.com/static/index.html

Safe Assign http://www.safeassign.com/

Who’s responsibility is it?

Consider these real-life recent UD situations:

Two students work together on an assignment; each turn in separate papers but leverage the same concepts.

Sally gives John a paper that she turned in for a class last semester. John has the same assignment this semester and uses about 80% of Sally’s paper.

Missy procrastinates on an assignment; she turns to online sources to help her understand the book she does not have time to read. Missy takes ideas and words from the online sources and uses them in her paper without citations.

MLA In-Text APA In-Text

In his discussion of Monty Python routines, Crystal notes that the group relished “breaking the normal rules” of language (107).

Gitlin (2001) pointed out that “political critics, convinced that the media are rigged against them, are often blind to other substantial reasons why their causes are unpersuasive” (p. 141).

Documentation Examples

MLA Bibliography Book APA Bibliography Book

Author’s Last Name, First Name. Book Title. City of publication: Name of Publisher, Publication Date. Print.

Author’s Last Name, First and Middle Initials. (Date). Book Title. City of Publication: Name of Publisher.

Documentation Examples

Using your own life experiences, observations and insights, thoughts and conclusions about a subject.

Using your own results obtained through lab or field experiments—primary research.

Using your own artwork, digital photographs, video, audio.

Using generally-accepted facts and common knowledge.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/02/

No Need to Cite or Give Credit

Same information undocumented in at least five credible sources.

Information known to your audience—generally accepted principle or concept.

Information a person could easily find in general reference sources.

But when in doubt, CITE! (MLA, APA, Chicago)

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/02/

What is Common Knowledge?

Common Knowledge Needs Documentation

William Shakespeare was born in England during the 16th century.

Asthma affects many children today.

George Washington was the first president of the United States.

Shakespeare earned about 200 pounds a year for his theater work.

Childhood asthma rates have increased in Canada by 2% since 2001.

George Washington was a military genius who helped to prevent political chaos in the US.

Examples

Let’s Avoid It! What can you do?

Do Your Own WorkDo your own research and write your own paper.Get help from tutors (WRITE PLACE!) or others as

needed, but be sure you can honestly take credit for the ideas or words in your paper that you do not document.

Take Good Notes While Conducting ResearchPlace quotation marks around quoted material in your

notes. Include full bibliographic information with your notes

(don’t trust your memory).

Remember: RESEARCHING ETHICALLY ALSO MEANS RESEARCHING EFFICIENTLY!

Let’s Avoid It! What can you do?

Clarify Collaboration Guidelines Be sure you understand what forms of collaboration

are acceptable in your class. Be sure you understand how to acknowledge the

help you receive on a paper. If you have any questions, ask your instructor!

Let’s Avoid It! What can you do?

Paraphrase Material Properly in Your Paper When paraphrasing material, be sure you

substantially change the language of the source text.

Place quotation marks around language that needs to be quoted.

Supply Proper Documentation Document both quoted and paraphrased material. Learn proper documentation practices for your

discipline (MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian)

Let’s Avoid It! What can you do?

Manage your writing process Don’t leave assignments go

to the last minute. Prewrite as soon as you get

an assignment. Build an outline, brainstorm, develop a concept map.

Allow ample time to revise, checking in-text and end of text citations.

Not even if your roommate gives you permission!

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