Transcript PLAGIARISM - Long Island University

By
Amrita Madray
Reference Librarian/Plagiarism Coordinator
LIU/C.W. Post Campus Library
516-299-2833 -- [email protected]
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2005 - Center for Academic Integrity study
stated “levels of cheating and plagiarism
remain high”
2006 - Chronicle of Higher Education noted
37 graduate students plagiarized their theses
and dissertation.
2006 – The Harvard Crimson reported
sophomore plagiarized text in two novels
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2007 – Library Philosophy and Practice published a
plagiarism research study that was conducted on
C.W. Post College Freshman
◦ pre-test was designed to ascertain incoming
students' basic understanding of plagiarism
◦ post-test was intended to indicate the usefulness of
the Plagiarism Awareness session
Study by Amrita Madray
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Freshman are not prepared to do college level work
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Need Help in
◦ Understanding plagiarism
◦ Reading and Comprehension
◦ Paraphrazing, Summarizing, Quote,Cite
◦ Writing skills are deficient
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High School: there is a need to have an
emphasis on:
◦ early intervention – an intensified reading, writing,
and research into the curriculum
◦ require Reading, Comprehension, and Writing
competencies before diplomas are granted
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College: there is a need to use and integrate
information
◦ Recommendation for the creation of an intense one-or
two-credit core course (over one semester) integrating
information literacy, research techniques, citation
formatting instruction, and extensive plagiarism
discussions for freshmen
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 Collaboration
◦ academic librarian work with faculty to offer tips
and techniques for designing assignments and
exercises requiring the use of different sources of
information
McCabe (2005) aptly borrows from the popular African proverb: "It takes the
whole campus community-students, faculty and administration-to effectively
educate a student" (Madray, 2007)
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Pressure – teachers, parents
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Fear – bad grade, weak writing skills
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Procrastination – wait until the last minute
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Lazy – no intention to do assignments
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Access – readily available
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Unconcerned – students’ perception of faculty
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Intentionally
◦ Learned trait
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Unintentionally
◦ Unaware
◦ Lack ability and skills
◦ International Students
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Librarian
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Library Plagiarism Webpage
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Turnitin.com
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Academic Misconduct Policy (work in progress)
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Administer - varied, specific and clear
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Add - an analysis or criticism component
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Give - smaller research projects
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Coordinate- due date with length of assignments
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Require - assignments written, orally and
electronically
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Syllabus – define Plagiarism, Intellectual
Property, Academic Integrity
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Academic Dishonest Policy - explain yours
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Plagiarism – create a debate
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Skills – teach research skills
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Sources – demonstrate advantages of citing
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Examples – offer some repercussions – e.g
http://lib.ollusa.edu/libinfo/info/plagnews.htm
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Approve topic/thesis statement
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Require draft/outline
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Submit annotated bibliography that
includes current sources
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Specify style
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Schedule Library Instruction
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Assign group work
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Offer guidance
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Set an example
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Be Approachable
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Writing: The Writing Center
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Citation Style for Research Papers
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Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
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Citation Style Manuals
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 Writing
◦ Is it too scholarly?
◦ Writing style - poor to excellent
◦ Sentences – unusual, spelling, verb tenses
◦ Setting - location
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Inconsistencies
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Font Style
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Format/layout of assignment
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Page Numbers
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Imbedded links
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Research topic differs from assignment, class work,
incomplete assignment
◦ References
 Is it current?
 Is it complete?
 Is it readily available?
◦ Know the Paper Mills
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Trust- your expertise
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Request – a copy of sources
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Search – invisible Web
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Consult – librarian
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Use – Plagiarism Detection Service
http://www.turnitin.com
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Make appointment with student
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Discuss paper
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Inquire/question
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Require student give synopsis of their work
on demand
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Unintentional –
◦ Offer help in the Writing Process, (note-taking,
compiling a bibliography)
◦ Refer student to the writing center
◦ Recommend writing classes
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Intentional
◦ Repeat assignment
◦ Fail Course
◦ Face expulsion
o Consult your school Academic Misconduct Policy
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Students' Guide to Preventing and Avoiding
Plagiarism
Student Plagiarism exercise
http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/exhibits/plagstudent.ht
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C.W. Post
Campus Library
Website:
Preventing and
Detecting
Plagiarism
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