1. CS 113: Unit 6 ~ Writing and plagiarism
WELCOME!
Just for fun…get your thinking caps on!
In this editing exercise please jot down the items that are incorrect in the below paragraph.
There are 10 mistakes in the paragraph.
July is the best month for gathering fresh blueberries. Blueberries are one of the few truly blue foods on earth. They are all so one of a handful of frutes that is native to north America. Native Americans used blueberries for food, medicine, and to make dye for coloring cloth. The pilgrims ate blueberries, and Civil War soldiers use them to make a drink to top it all off, scientists say eating blueberrys can help fight cancer and heart disease.

2. Answers to the editing exercise
Original paragraph July is the best month for gathering fresh blueberries. Blueberries are one of the few truly blue foods on earth. They are all so one of a handful of frutes that is native to north America. Native Americans used blueberries for food, medicine, and to make dye for coloring cloth. The pilgrims ate blueberries, and Civil War soldiers use them to make a drink to top it all off, scientists say eating blueberrys can help fight cancer and heart disease.
Edited paragraph July is the best month for gathering fresh blueberries. Blueberries are one of the few truly blue foods on Earth. They are also one of a handful of fruits that are native to North America. Native Americans used blueberries for food, medicine and to make dye for coloring cloth. The Pilgrims ate blueberries, and Civil War soldiers used them to make a drink. To top it all off, scientists say eating blueberries can help fight cancer and heart disease.

3. Glad you’re here – let’s chat for a bit!
It’s Unit 5! How do you think things are going? Do you feel like you are making great strides in your learning? Are there things that have been surprising to you?
Share the good news! Anything fun or interesting going on this week?

4. By the end of Unit 5, you will be able to:
Explain why good writing is important   
Know the 3 things to consider before you start writing
Describe the steps of the writing process
Describe the resources and services provided at the Kaplan University Writing Center
Understand more about plagiarism   
Have a better understanding of the Unit 6 assignment

5. All writing is done for a purpose
Everything that is written is done with a purpose.   We write a grocery list so we don't forget to buy what we need when we go to the store.   Memos are written to tell us about something important at work.   A diary is written to help the writer keep a record of his or her thoughts and actions.

6. Why do you think good writing is important?
Discussion Questions
Why do you think good writing is important?

7. Why is good writing important?
Good writing skills will help you express your thoughts and ideas more clearly. People who have the ability to clearly express their thoughts, ideas, needs, and wants are happier and enjoy more control over their lives. They are also more successful students when it comes to school and learning. For example, you may fully understand the reading assignments and activities provided in the unit, but your online instructors will never know unless you are able to communicate what you know in written form (i.e. during seminars, responses to discussion questions, and project assignments).
In order to be successful in college and in the career world, good writing is a required and necessary skill. In fact, in the online environment, the only way to communicate with your instructors and classmates is through written communication. It is how people get to know you, it is how you are seen and judged, and it is what you are graded on.
Your written work is a reflection of you. And because of that, it is of utmost importance that your work represents the true you. Take your time with your s, projects, and discussion board postings. Use the spelling and grammar check in Microsoft Word, use the spell check in the discussion board, and proofread everything.
Good, clear writing not only helps us express our thoughts; it puts us in control of our lives and helps us become successful students and workers. Here at Kaplan, you will be asked to communicate your thoughts in the discussions, seminar, , projects, and papers. To be able to express yourself successfully, and achieve good grades, you must learn good writing skills.

8. Why do you think the writing process can be intimidating?
Discussion Question
Why do you think the writing process can be intimidating?

9. Writing and intimidation
Fear of others reading what you have written (also worrying about being graded for what you have done)
Fear of others reading your personal thoughts
Fear of using improper spelling or grammar
Fear of not knowing what to write about or how to get started

10. Discussion Question
What are the three things to consider BEFORE you start writing?

11. 3 things to consider BEFORE you start writing
Purpose
Examples: to inform, to persuade, to explain, to share an opinion
Note: there can be more than one purpose when writing
Audience
Examples: your instructor, your boss, a lay person, or an expert
Consider—based on your audience, do you alter your writing style?
Form
Examples: , memo, formal research paper, letter

12. The Writing Process
Pre-Writing
Drafting
Revising
Editing

13. Step 1: Pre-Writing
This is the planning part of the writing process. It is where you:
brainstorm different topics
research material
ask questions
talk to other people
write freely on a topic
take notes (like creating an outline, map, or chart)
and narrow down your topic.
Prewriting gives you a chance to think about your topic (and assignment) in an unstructured, non-intimidating way.
Unit 1
Getting to know each other
Unit 2
Time and stress management
How does this fit into what I am doing?
Unit 3
Learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)
How do I utilize this?
Academic Strategies

14. Discussion Question Do you usually pre-write?
If so, what is your strategy for pre-writing?

15. Step 2: Drafting
This is the first draft of the writing assignment. It is where you bring in your prewriting ideas and form them into sentences and paragraphs. Your first focus in this stage is on content. You want to think about your introduction, forming and organizing your ideas into the body of the paper, and starting on a conclusion. At this stage of writing, do not worry about grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

16. Discussion Question
When you draft your work, do you focus on the content and ignore spelling, grammar,
and sentence structure?
Or do you edit as you go along?

17. Step 3: Revising
This is a vital part of the writing process. This is where you use your critical thinking skills to make sure you covered all of the important elements in the directions of the assignment.
Questions to ask:
Is the voice of the paper correct?
Are you sending a clear message to your audience?
Does the word choice, sentence, and paragraph structure flow?
Did you follow the instructions?
Does you paper meet the requirements as stated in the rubric?
After reading through your project, you may want to print it out and make any necessary notes and changes. Also, during this phase of writing it is helpful to get a second opinion. You may want to exchange papers with a study buddy, have a family member or friend look it over, or submit it to the Writing Center.

18. Step 4: Editing
After you are completely satisfied with your paper, it is time to begin the editing process. This is where you look at the technical aspects of the paper such as grammar, punctuation, and spelling. You look over the spacing of your project, look at capitalization elements, and make sure to limit contractions. This is a great time to print the latest version of your paper and slowly read every word (reading out loud helps as well).
(MIT Online Writing and Communication Center, 1999).

19. Don’t forget that you have an excellent (and FREE) resource available to you --
KU’s Writing Center!

20. Navigating the Writing Center
Click on the “My Studies” tab, then select Writing and Math Centers from the pull down menu

21. Navigating the Writing Center, cont.
Click on the Writing Center link to open all the Writing Center options OR select the specific topic listed under the heading

22. Discussion Question What is plagiarism?
NOTE: Don’t forget to take the anti-plagiarism quiz in Unit 5! It closes on the last day of Unit 6 and is worth 20 points!

23. Definition Plagiarism is:
Plagiarism refers to academic dishonesty that can be intentional or unintentional.
This can be the result of attempting to recycle your own work from another course or semester, inaccurately citing the work of someone else, failing to give credit to someone else for his or her ideas or writing, failing to summarize or paraphrase a quote in your own words, or anything else that falsely represents any part of your work.
KEY!!
In short, be honest with your reader and yourself. Know when and how to use APA formatting and be sure that it is
accurately implemented.
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24. Plagiarism…some misconceptions
Common MISconceptions
Reusing one of your own papers is not considered plagiarism.
As long as you include a reference page at the end of your paper, you are safe.
It is ok to use someone else’s work as long as you replace a few of the words and change the sentence around a bit.
A source is plagiarized only if you forget to use quotation marks.
Plagiarism counts only if it is intentional.
“I didn’t mean to” is an acceptable excuse for plagiarism.
All of the above count as plagiarism. Students usually have a good idea of what it means to plagiarize, but there are some things you probably do not know. This short tutorial will tell you exactly what you need to know about plagiarism and how to avoid it.
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25. Writing Case Study

26. Case study questions
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?

27. Unit 6 Assignment– Write two paragraphs
Purpose: Descriptive writing
Write a complete paragraph about a person who has influenced you in positive ways. 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. 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).

28. Unit 6 Assignment – cont. As you are writing…
Make sure you are utilizing the writing steps discussed in Unit 5, especially editing
Consider utilizing the Writing Center for this assignment
Utilize the provided template
Submit your paper via the Dropbox no later than Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST
Contact me with any questions you have

29. Unit 6 Tasks Unit 6 DB Unit 6 Assignment: write two paragraphs
Initial post by Saturday, post on three separate days
Unit 6 Assignment: write two paragraphs
Unit 6 quiz on plagiarism
This is worth 20 points
It opens on the first day of the unit and closes on the last day
I cannot reopen it so please plan accordingly
Your scores will show in the grade book at the close of the unit.
You will only see your scores, not the items you missed. If you want to know what you missed, please contact me.

30. I’m available for any questions you may have!
Wrapping up
As always,
I’m available for any questions you may have!