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The Accidental Plagiarist. Notes from the Prevent Plagiarism Workshop. Be Specific When Defining Plagiarism. Make Expectations Regarding Plagiarism Assignment-Specific. “You are not allowed to use essays written for a previous class.”
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The Accidental Plagiarist Notes from the Prevent Plagiarism Workshop
Make Expectations Regarding Plagiarism Assignment-Specific • “You are not allowed to use essays written for a previous class.” • “You are allowed editing assistance only from the writing center, and please acknowledge that assistance at the end of the essay.”
Be a Role Model • Model correct citation for each assignment • Cite YOUR sources on classroom materials • Be careful with your terminology (say “notes” rather than “cheat sheet,” etc.) • View inadvertent plagiarism as a “teaching moment”
Require an Academic Integrity Statement “I affirm that I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid with this assignment”—The Student
Ask Students to Acknowledge Assistance “I thank the following people for their feedback and assistance on this project:____________________.”
Design Assignments Not Easily Plagiarized • Avoid easily googled topics • Require that rough drafts be written in class • Do not allow last minute changes in topics • Give students class time to research in the library (can book the library classroom for up to two sessions per class)
Due Process • Discuss the alleged misconduct with the student within 10 days • Within the next 10 days, give the student written notification of any academic sanctions and the student’s right to appeal to the Academic Integrity Committee
Document Plagiarism Carefully • Keep copies of the plagiarized paper • Print out source material, if possible • Keep copies of notifications to students, chair, and registrar’s office • Make note of dates and times of meetings with students as well as the content of the meetings and suggested solutions such as a rewrites