1. Unit 6 Academic Writing Plagiarism Writing Topics Discussion Assignment Seminar

2. Unit 6 Academic Writing Plagiarism Writing Topics Discussion Assignment Seminar

3. Hello Everybody! What is the phrase of the week? Do you like to write? I like to start every seminar by asking you to share something good that happened this week! Positive thinking relieves stress!

4. Agenda for Seminar 6 Welcome Discussion Assignment Plagiarism Writing Topics Case Study - Carmen

5. What are the objectives for Unit Six? Objective 1: Learn how to be a more effective writer and to construct strong paragraphs Objective 2: Visit the Kaplan University Writing Center Objective 3: Review the Kaplan University plagiarism policy

6. Unit 6 Deliverables So what is due in Week 6?

7. Discussion this week Challenges you Face as a Writer  Describe some of the main challenges you face as a writer and ….  Explain how you plan to help yourself overcome these challenges. Make sure you review the “Reading” section of the unit for ideas

8. Discussion and Participation go hand-in-hand You must post to the discussion board on at least three (3) days during the unit Make sure you make your initial post by Saturday and then respond to at least 2 classmates showing meaningful interaction on two additional and separate days Responses must build on the ideas of others and relate to the unit material

9. Homework Assignment Full Name: Two-digit Section #: Paragraph Writing Paragraph #1: Purpose: Describe Write a complete paragraph about a person who has influenced you in positive ways. Do not write more than ONE paragraph for this topic. Focus on at least one way in which this person has made an important impact upon you. Use specific ideas and examples to illustrate your points and make sure to refer to the Paragraph Structure chart located at the end of the Unit 6 Reading. Include a topic sentence, supporting details and a conclusion (minimum 5 complete sentences). Paragraph #2: Purpose: Share an Opinion Write a complete paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of taking online classes. Do not write more than ONE paragraph for this topic. Use specific ideas and examples to illustrate your points and make sure to refer to the Paragraph Structure chart located at the end of the Unit 6 Reading. Include a topic sentence, supporting details and a conclusion (minimum 5 complete sentences). Save using the naming conventions in the directions

10. Paragraph Format Topic Sentence Concluding Sentence Supporting Sentences THE HAMBURGER MODEL OF THE 5 SENTENCE PARAGRAPH

11. Homework Assignment Make sure you write at least 5 good sentences in each paragraph. Make sure you include the components of a paragraph - Topic sentence - Supporting sentences (3-4) - Concluding sentence Make sure you use APA format for your paragraphs!!

12. Example of a Paragraph in APA Format Studying online provides many benefits to students. One of those benefits is that students can study and learn at their own pace. Courses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can log in and complete assignments whenever it is convenient for you. Another benefit would be that there is no travel time or gasoline cost involved in getting to class. The only disadvantage I can think of is that you don’t meet your classmates face to face. In conclusion, I feel that the advantages of online classes far outweigh the disadvantages. Topic Sentence Concluding Sentence

13. Homework Assignment Use Microsoft WORD (not Microsoft Works or other programs) Save using the naming conventions for this assignment given in the Assignment directions Check to make sure the paper icon is there and the document was successfully placed into the Drop Box Open the document to ensure you placed the right one in the Drop Box

14. Remember!!! Come into DB early! Post on 3 different dates Get your assignment in before the due date Do your reading and thinking early…enjoy the DB and be supportive and kind to your peers Enjoy this course! Let’s have fun while we learn. Make the most of it as it is a foundation block for your education Come to seminar!

16. What questions do you have?

17. Writing!!!

18. Writing is a major form of communication! What are some of the reasons or purposes we have for writing? Remember to consider the audience for whom you are writing. When you submit to your prof he/she is your unique audience.

19. Purpose Inform Explore Explain Entertain Describe a process Argue Persuade Evaluate Analyze Compare Problem Solve Express feelings Share an opinion

20. Audience Who might this be?

21. To reach your audience… What is your most appropriate form of writing to reach your audience? What are the forms we may consider?

22. Lay Audience The lay audience has no prior knowledge or experience with your topic They tend to understand the "human aspect" more than technical details.

23. Managerial Audience The managerial audience tends to have some knowledge about your topic but may not understand or care about too many details They would like to know how the information fits into the world around them.

24. Expert Audience The expert audience already (supposedly) knows the basics, so you can use more specific terminology in your explanations

25. The Writing Process Pre-write Draft Revise Edit brainstorm : prewriting :: sketching : drafting enhancing : revising :: spell/grammar check : editing

32. Plagiarism

33. Have you read the Plagiarism Policy? See your Syllabus!! Read the article “What You Need To Know About Plagiarism." So, what is plagiarism?

34. What is Plagiarism?

35. Academic dishonesty - Intentional - Unintentional Recycling your own work Inaccurately citing the work of someone else Failing to give credit to someone else for his/her work or ideas Failing to summarize or paraphrase a quote in your own words Anything that falsely represents any part of your work

36. How to avoid plagiarism… Be honest with your reader and yourself Know when and how to use APA formatting and be sure that it is accurately implemented - Formatting - In-text citations - References

38. 1st offense: Failure of the assignment in which the action occurred 2nd offense: Failure of the class in which the action occurred 3rd offense: Expulsion or permanent dismissal from the University Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and it may result in the following sanctions:

39. Begin Thinking about the Interview Select the business person you want to interview Contact the person you want to interview and set up the day and time Please use the 10 questions that are in the template in Unit 7 Submit this template in Unit 8 No assignment due in Unit/Week 7 so you can conduct the interview. Don’t wait!!

41. Questions? What questions do you have regarding the material covered today? Good night and thanks for coming!!!

42. Case Study

44. Six years ago, Carmen graduated from high school and found a job as a receptionist at an accounting office. She has become a valuable asset to the small company, helping with accounting issues in addition to greeting customers, but her salary has remained too low to meet today's living costs. Most of her coworkers either have a college degree or are working on one, so she has decided that in order to advance, she should also go back to school. But Carmen is concerned about her writing abilities for college work. In high school she did most of her writing last minute, and since then has only written short memos and sent e-mail. She knows there will be writing in her classes and is concerned.

45. Case Study How would following a writing process help Carmen? How can time management help Carmen become a better writer? Why do accountants and other business professionals need good writing skills? What other tips could you give Carmen to help her succeed with writing?