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Avoiding Plagiarism Composition - Research Writing
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So, you are about the embark on the process of writing a research paper. Many writers find that expressing their own ideas, while integrating the information from research articles, can be challenging. It is for this reason that every student should understand the seriousness of plagiarism. GOAL STATEMENT: Students will learn what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. OBJECTIVES: After completing this unit, you will be able to... 1. define plagiarism 2. know why it commonly occurs 3. implement strategies of integrating research into your writing 4. use parenthetical citations properly 5. develop a works cited page (MLA style) NEBRASKA READING/WRITING STANDARDS: 9-12.1.2 9-12.1.6 9-12.2.2 9-12.2.5 TIMELINE: Approximately one week This unit will walk you through four websites that focus on different aspects of plagiarism: The Cheating Epidemic, Plagiarism Defined, How to Paraphrase Information, and how to Properly Document Sources. At the end of the unit you will need to take a quiz. After clicking the QUIZ link, log on and search for the "Avoiding Plagiarism" quiz developed for your Composition class. To start this lesson, follow your teacher's instructions or click the Calendar link and complete the one week guide that walks you through this unit. |