WRITING RESEARCH
This guide explores the importance of academic ownership and proper citation practices to ensure the ethical use of information in research. It discusses the concepts of direct quotes and paraphrasing, outlining when to use each method to support academic work while crediting original authors. Understanding plagiarism as a serious offense highlights the necessity of documenting sources accurately, including texts, graphs, and charts. By fostering responsible research habits, students and researchers can maintain integrity in their writing and contribute positively to the scholarly community.
WRITING RESEARCH
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WRITING RESEARCH ACADEMIC OWNERSHIP REVA SIAS
USING INFORMATION CORRECTLY “PUBLIC DOMAIN” OR “CRIME” A Sias Production
RESEARCH • SELECT A TOPIC. • SEARCH FOR “LIKE” INFORMATION. • NOTE DATA THAT MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT YOUR WORK.
ADDING TO A TEXT • USE A DIRECT QUOTE. • PARAPHRASE THE INFORMATION. • “PLAGIARISM.”
DIRECT QUOTE • Using information directly from a printed or hand-written text, without changing the author’s language, ideas, or theories. • Used sparingly, quotes can add an “authoritative voice” to your work.
PARAPHRASE • Restate the documented information in your “own” words. • It is important to let your reader know that the information “is not” your “original” idea.
“PLAGIARISM” • According to Donald M. Murray, “Plagiarism is a Felony.” • Murray, Donald. Writing to Learn. 7th ed. Ft. Worth: Harcourt, 232.
WHAT IS PLAGIARISM? • Taking information from a text, without giving credit to the owner. • Rearranging “words” and “phrases” of the documented information, without citing. • Replacing “words” or “phrases” of the documented information, without citing.
WHEN TO CITE INFORMATION • To show the author’s original intent and ownership, such as written and spoken words. • To document reference and periodical material, such as newspapers, journals, and electronic information. • When using graphs, charts, and drawings.
SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE • DOCUMENT ALL QUOTES. • PARAPHRASE. ESPECIALLY, IF THE INFORMATION IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE. • AVOID “ASSUMING OWNERSHIP.” “PLAGIARISM” IS A CRIME.