1.6.1 Review of Avoiding Plagiarism

Outline of this lesson:

• Identify and be aware of what is common knowledge V.S. what needs citation
• Online tutorial

A. Common knowledge or needs citation?

Handout 1: Is it common knowledge  (Key)

Handout 2: Three types of common knowledge 


B. [Online Tutorial]: Review avoiding plagiarism

Module description:

There are 3 sub-modules for 1.6 Review of Avoiding Plagiarism. Today's lesson will be focused on sub-module 1.6.1. The other two sub-modules will be taught next class. 

This sub-module will be taught as an online tutorial. You will need to study on your own to prepare for Plagiarism Prevention Certification Test (in class, 02/24, Wednesday) given to you at the end of this unit. 

You will learn the "plagiarism prevention online tutorial" on Compass2g website. The tutorial consists of the following sections:

• Introduction to Avoiding Plagiarism
• Overview (definition of plagiarism and possible consequences)
• Why cite (purpose and need for citations in academic writing)
• What to cite (definition of intellectual property)
• Plagiarism or Not 
• Plagiarism or Not Pre-Quiz Tutorial (basic rules of paraphrasing and quoting) 
• Plagiarism or Not Quiz 1 (recognizing appropriate V.S. inappropriate quoting) 
• Plagiarism or Not Quiz 2 (recognizing appropriate V.S. inappropriate quoting) 

Friday, 02/19

Tuesday, 02/23

Wednesday, 02/24