The document discusses plagiarism and provides guidance on how to avoid it. It defines plagiarism as using another's ideas without permission and presenting them as one's own. Some examples of plagiarism include copying text without citing the source, using another student's work without permission, and changing a few words but still copying the overall structure or unique phrasing. To avoid plagiarism, the document advises starting research early, always using your own words, taking good notes with sources cited, and citing sources no matter where or when they are found. It also provides examples of both plagiarized and properly cited summaries of sources. The conclusion emphasizes that plagiarism is dishonest and prevents learning, though students sometimes

1. Plagiarism

2. The word plagiarism comes from the latimplagiariusmeaning “ kidnapper” Plagiarism = kidnapper

3. What it’s? ….

4. Is using someone else idea without permission and presenting it as one’s own.

5. If I copy text from electronic sources , I’m okay, right? If Iuse another student’s or your parents work with permission, I’m okay, right? If I change a few words, I’m okay, right? Wrong, these still plagiarism

6. Guidelines for avoiding ….

8. ALWAYS use your own words;

9. Take good notes-write your source as you are taking notes;

11. Is it plagiarism? No. As long as you have included the Young article in your reference list, you have properly cited your source. You read: "Students are studying about one-third as much as faculty say they ought to, to do well," said George D. Kuh, director of the survey and a professor of higher education at Indiana University at Bloomington. From: Young, Jeffrey R.Homework? What Homework? Chronicle of Higher Education, 49 (15).12/6/2002 You write: According to George D. Kuh, Indiana University at Bloomington, students study about one-third of the time that is expected by faculty. (Young, 2002)

12. Is it plagiarism? No. Commonly known facts or ideas do not have to be cited. (Can you find this information in at least five sources?) You read: “The tip given most consistently by professors and college officials is that students should simply do their homework. The most commonly prescribed amount is at least two hours of class preparation for every hour spent in the classroom…” From: Young, Jeffrey R.Homework? What Homework? Chronicle of Higher Education, 49 (15).12/6/2002 You write: College students should do their homework.

13. Should we or shouldn’t we protect the gray wolf? By Ima Lamb Eng 110 Apr. 1, 2004 Is it plagiarism? Yes! You need to credit the source of images You find: Your title page: Gray wolf (Canis lupus). © Jeff Lepore/Photo ResearchersWolf. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved March 31, 2004, from Encyclopædia Britannica Online.<http://search.eb.com/eb/article?eu=79400>

14. Reasonto not plagiarize ….

15. The mains purpose for higher education is to learn how: to expand your thought; learn to do research; improve writing; learn to prepare presentation. You are smart, you don’t need to stall someone else’s idea.

16. Conclusion ….

17. If you plagiarize: you are cheating yourself and you don't learn how to write out your thoughts in your own words. Plagiarism is dishonest, you are taking credits for someone else’s work and it misrepresents the work of another as your own. Students engage with plagiarism for many reason but plagiarism is neverjustified.

18. Don’t do plagiarism!! Remember, one mistake can change your college career.

19. Sources Shiraev, B. Eric, and Boyd, L. Gerald. The Accent of Success: University of Michigan. 2008 Raimes , Ann. Keys for writing: University of New York.2008 www.plagiariasm .com