PAMS Plagiarism WebQuest

Introduction

 Your objective in this WebQuest is to learn more about plagiarism  so that you have the knowledge, skills, and attitude you need to make ethical choices about your work!

 

Some of the questions you will consider as you complete the tasks in this WebQuest include:

·        What is Plagiarism?

·        What are some different forms of plagiarism?

·        How can you prevent plagiarism?

·        What are the consequences of Plagiarism?

 

Process and Tasks

You will complete the four tasks below. As you research each topic, write your notes on your Plagiarism Response Log. Be sure to list (cite) the sources you use on your Response Log in the “Sources” section. To make it easier for you to cite your sources, a unique Identification number (ID) has been assigned to each link that is part of this WebQuest. You may just write the ID numbers for the sources you use on your Response Log.

 

Task one: Define Plagiarism

Your first step is to develop a clear understanding of what Plagiarism is. To accomplish this, you will explore various definitions and characteristics, and read about different examples. As you read the material in the links below, take notes on your response sheet. Be sure to list the sources you use in the “Sources” section.

 

ID 1.1

What is Plagiarism

http://www.2learn.ca/mapset/SafetyNet/plagiarism/handout2.html

 

ID 1.2

Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It

http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml

 

ID 1.3

Student Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism

This site lists some examples of plagiarism.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/TM/curr390_guide.shtml

 

ID 1.4

Columbia High School Plagiarism

This site defines plagiarism, describes different types, and offers recommendations on how to avoid plagiarism.

http://schools.gorge.net/whitesalmon/chs/plagiarism.htm

 

 

 

Task two: relevant vocabulary

Understanding certain words and concepts will help you in your efforts to prevent plagiarism. Find definitions for the following important vocabulary words. Write the definitions on your response Log. Be sure to list the sources you use in the “Sources” section.

 

· Common knowledge

· Quotation

· Paraphrase

· Citing a source

 

ID 2.1

Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It

See section on “terms you need to know.”

http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml#terms

 

ID 2.2

Citation

From the section on “Plagiarism” in The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing by Michael Harvey

http://www.nutsandboltsguide.com/plagiarism.html#citation

 

ID 2.3

Naples High School Library Media Center: The Library Media Center & Citing Sources

See the sections that answer the questions:

What does “citing a source” mean?
When should you cite a source?
What needs to be included when you cite a source?

http://www.collierschools.com/nhs/lmc/citations.htm

 

ID 2.4

Important terms

http://www.plagiarism.org/learning_center/important_terms.html

 

and from the same website:

What is citation?

http://www.plagiarism.org/learning_center/what_is_citation.html

 

 

Task three: preventing plagiarism

                                                                                                                                   

In Task three you will identify strategies you can use to avoid Plagiarism. As you identify the strategies list them on your Response Log. Be sure to list the sources you use in the

“Sources” section.

 

ID 3.1

“Strategies for avoiding plagiarism” in Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It

http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml#strategies

 

ID 3.2

Student Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism

See suggestions and tips.

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/TM/curr390_guide.shtml

 

ID 3.3

Columbia High School statement on how to avoid plagiarism

http://schools.gorge.net/whitesalmon/chs/plagavoid.htm

 

ID 3.4

 

Naples High School Library Media Center: The Library Media Center & Citing Sources

Provides a summary of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
http://www.collierschools.com/nhs/lmc/citations.htm
 

ID 3.5

Research Resources: Plagiarism prevention for students

http://www.plagiarism.org/resources/documentation/plagiarism/learning/preventing_plagiarism_students.doc

 

 

Task four: consequences

 

Check the links below to read about the potential consequences of plagiarism. Think about how they might apply to you, and then document your thoughts on your Response Log. Be sure to list the sources you use in the “Sources” section.

 

ID 4.1

What is plagiarism & how can you avoid it?

Scroll down this page of the Ganada School Library to see some examples of consequences. Look for the section tiled:

THE IMPACT OF PLAGIARISM: REAL LIFE EXAMPLES

There are many examples from a wide variety of areas. The first few examples have to do with students.

http://www.gananda.org/library/mshslibrary/plagexamples.htm

 

ID 4.2

Penalty for Plagiarism

From a PowerPoint presentation by Jocelyn Kagan and Susan Victor

http://webhost.bridgew.edu/J1KAGAN/PLAGiARISM_files/frame.htm

 

ID 4.3

Plagiarism PowerPoint presentation by Joyce Valenza, Springfield High School

See slides 7 – 11 for a discussion about consequences.

http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/plagiarism.ppt

 

 

Evaluation

There is a two-part assessment for this WebQuest.

 

Part one will be based on the quality of your Response Log. Your grade will be based on:

·        The accuracy of your responses

·        The completeness of your responses in all five tasks

·        The thoughtfulness of your responses

·        A complete list of all your sources

 

Click on rubric1 for a copy of the Plagiarism Response Log Grading Guidelines.

 

Part two will be based on the quality of your Plagiarism Paragraph.

 

Click on rubric2 for a copy of the Plagiarism Paragraph Grading Guidelines