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Understanding Plagiarism: Ethics and Academic Integrity in Scholarly Work

This guide aims to explain the concept of plagiarism and its implications in academic integrity. It outlines the University’s policies regarding plagiarism, defines the term, and distinguishes between proper information use and plagiarism. Emphasizing the principles of honesty in all scholarly activities, it incorporates Georgia Southern University's Honor Code. Practical tips on avoiding plagiarism include effective organization, thorough preparation, proficient note-taking, proper citation practices, and seeking assistance when needed to maintain academic honesty.

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Understanding Plagiarism: Ethics and Academic Integrity in Scholarly Work

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  1. Using Information EthicallyPart 1 Plagiarism

  2. Objectives • Locate the University's policies on Academic Integrity • Define Plagiarism • Distinguish proper use of information from plagiarism Plagiarism

  3. Academic honesty Being honest in all scholarly activities Georgia Southern Honor Code: “I will be academically honest in all my course work and will not tolerate the academic dishonesty of others” Plagiarism

  4. Plagiarism Definition: “The unaccredited use of someone else’s words or ideas.” Stolley, Karl. "Avoiding Plagiarism." OWL at Purdue. 28 Sept. 2006. Purdue University. 26 Jan. 2007 <http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/01/>. Plagiarism

  5. Georgia Southern UniversityPlagiarism defined: Student Conduct Code See Academic Dishonesty in the TOC. http://deanofstudents.georgiasouthern.edu/conduct/student-code-of-conduct/ Note: GaSouthern’s definition includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another and the purchase of academic materials from an agency Plagiarism

  6. Plagiarism

  7. Distinctions To quote: to provide an exact duplication of an author’s words as they appear in the original source To paraphrase: to provide a restatement of the author’s words in your own words To summarize: to provide a brief overview of the author’s main points from an original source Plagiarism

  8. Tips for avoiding plagiarism • Organization • Preparing • Good note-taking • Giving credit/attribution, i.e., citing sources • Asking for help Plagiarism

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