How to Avoid Plagiarism

How to Avoid Plagiarism Academic Integrity at Syracuse University 11/14/2008 Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library Office of Academic Integrity was created at Syracuse University  Read this letter that was sent to students: http://provost.syr.edu/academicintegr ity_office.asp#students 11/14/2008 Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library What is academic integrity?   Letter to Students – September 2006 “Academic integrity includes a commitment to the values of honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and respect.” A violation of academic integrity is “any dishonest act which is committed in an academic context….” It includes “plagiarism (using someone else’s language, ideas information or original material without acknowledging the source),” copying from another student’s work, use of unauthorized aids in examinations, etc.  Syracuse University Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures. 31 August 2006 Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library 11/14/2008 Why is this important?  Ten Principles of Academic Integrity http://www.collegepubs.com/ref/10PrinAcaInteg.shtml 11/14/2008 Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library What if I am not sure how to avoid plagiarizing?    There are suggestions in the Letter to Students. The best thing to do is consult with your faculty member. Read the suggested sites in this presentation. Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library 11/14/2008 How will my faculty member know if it is plagiarism?  There is Google or other search engines Software programs for detecting plagiarism   Turnitin   Sign a statement Can not use paper for an other class Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library 11/14/2008 The Importance of Citing Sources  This is the way you show that this was not your original idea. It gives the person reading the paper a way to research that idea.  11/14/2008 Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library What happens if I do plagiarize?     You may be allowed to redo the paper. You could get a low grade or an F. You could be brought before the Academic Integrity panel in your school or college. You could be expelled. Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library 11/14/2008 Avoiding Plagiarism Help with Citing Sources  http://library.syr.edu/instruction/tutori als/plagiarism/plagiarism.html RefWorks - Citation Software will help you keep track of your resources. http://library.syr.edu/cite/index.html Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library   11/14/2008 Resources on Plagiarism   Student Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/TM/curr390_guide.shtml How to Avoid Plagiarism: A Student’s Guide http://www.siue.edu/~smoiles/antiplag1.htm l   11/14/2008 Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library For International Students  Special source on plagiarism for International Students http://www.acts.twu.ca/lbr/research_essays.htm _________________________________________________     Stories about plagiarism http://www.diverseeducation.com/artman/p ublish/printer_6231.shtml http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0511/p14s01lire.html?s=widep Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library 11/14/2008 Good Luck! 11/14/2008 Susan Miller - Syracuse University Library