1. Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
Why you need to quote, cite and give credit.

2. What is Plagerism? Webster’s defines Plagiarism as pla· gia· rism
–noun 1. the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.

3. How do people plagiarize?
Someone else writes their paper for them.
Buying a paper written by someone else.
Using a paper that a sibling or friend wrote when they had the assignment.
Copying large sections of text without using quotes.

4. But did you know plagiarism is also…
Paraphrasing someone else's thoughts or words too closely to the original.
Building on someone else’s idea without giving them credit.
Using something YOU wrote in one class for another class!

5. Identity Theft – Taking someone else’s words and ideas and presenting it as your own.
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6. Copy Cat – Copying portions of someone else’s work and use it in your work.
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7. Cherry Pick – When you use someone else’s work, but you change words and phrases here and there to make it sound different than the original.
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8. Mitosis – When you reuse something you wrote originally for another purpose, and claim it is original.
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9. Recycle – When you reuse portions of your previous own work, but you don’t cite it as your previous work.
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10. Remix – When you paraphrase multiple sources, but don’t cite them and claim them as your own.
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11. Ghost – When you make up a source to make your work sound better
Ghost – When you make up a source to make your work sound better. Or you make up things a source never said.
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12. Half and Half – When you cite many sources correctly, but you choose not to cite all your sources.
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13. Warp – When you misinterpret or cite a source out of context.
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14. Mosaic – When you cite all of your sources, but you have very little of your own thoughts and words in your work.
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15. Reflection – When you cite everything correctly, but your work closely resembles the work of someone else.
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16. Miscue – When you make a mistake in your citing, for example citing the wrong author with the wrong book.
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17. Half Hearted – When you cite sources correctly, but you get sloppy and leave parts of citations out.
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18. How can you avoid plagiarism?
When using tools such as NoodleTools or other writing websites, put the direct quote in the quote box. Then write the quote in your own words. Be sure to link your source!

19. When do you not have to cite your source?
When the information is “Common Knowledge” and is well known.
Example: Smoking is a health hazard.
When the content is created by you from an idea you had or a personal memory in your life.
Example: At Christmas time, our family gathers around the tree to open present.

20. How can you avoid plagiarism?
Write in your own words.
Write simple sentences; short is okay.
Use simple grammar.
Concentrate on getting your meaning across in the simplest way.
Give yourself plenty of time.  
Always cite your sources if you do use someone else’s words or ideas.  
It is not okay to take a sentence from someone else’s work and change a few words here and there. This is still plagiarism.

23. 6 Steps to Effective Paraphrasing
Reread until you understand the text and can explain it in your own words.
Don’t look at the original text and write it in your own words.
Write down a couple key words under your paraphrase that will remind you how you intend to use it in your work.
Read your paraphrase and the original text to make sure you express the idea without using the same words.
Use quotation marks for any phrases that are the same as the original text.
Write down detailed information on your source card including where you found the information, in case you use it later on in your project.
Perdue OWL Plagiarism website

24. Stump Foster

25. How will your teacher know if you cheat & plagiarize?
There are websites that allow teachers to check specifically for keywords and see if the text is plagiarized.
You teacher will also check your sources. If you cite a source that is inaccurate, that is a sign that the information you are giving might be false as well.

26. Quote/Paraphrase/Summary
Quotations
Identical to the original
Use “quotation marks”
Must give credit
Summarizing
Putting main ideas into your own words
Much shorter than original
Paraphrasing
Putting into your own words, includes details
Usually longer than the original

27. How are paraphrasing & summarizing alike?
They’re both in your own words!
You have to give credit to the source of the idea.

28. How are paraphrasing & summarizing different?
A summary is based on main ideas, while a paraphrase includes details.

29. Jenny is a fifteen-year old student who attends a rural school
Jenny is a fifteen-year old student who attends a rural school. She is very outgoing and participates in school activities such as cheerleading and Quiz Bowl. Because her school is small, everyone knows her and she knows everyone in school.
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30. Example of Paraphrasing
Jenny, a fifteen-year old girl, goes to a small school where everyone knows each other. She is active in several extra-curricular activities including cheerleading and Quiz Bowl.
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31. Example of Summarizing
Jenny is well known in her small high school and participates in school activities.
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32. If you are not sure?
If you are not sure if you are plagiarizing, it is always best to err on the side of caution QUOTE and CITE your source! “ ”