Plagiarism. It's the one act that can get a student expelled from the college of his or her choice, no questions asked. But what exactly constitutes plagiarism? If a student does not know he or she is doing it, is it still plagiarism? How does a student know whether or not he or she is committing this act of academic dishonesty? Find out the definition of plagiarism and what fall under this label. Also, discover ways you can keep from committing this academic crime.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn what plagiarism is and the consequences they may suffer if they choose to plagiarize.
2) The reasons someone may choose to plagiarize will be examined.
3) Students will find out about the different types of plagiarism, including omitting documentation and using pre-written work.
4) Students will learn strategies to avoid plagiarism such as practicing better time management and implementing proper research and documentation strategies.
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