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I don't believe online education is a
guessing game where students should have to guess what I expect. It is my job as a facilitator to educate
you about
plagiarism. The term "plagiarism" has a fairly universal
definition but is an extremely complex concept. As such, it is my choice to
explain in detail what I mean by plagiarism and how I expect
student papers to cite information. I believe some students
plagiarize without realizing it's wrong or they're merely ignorant
of proper citation methods.
Yes, students are adults and should know
the definition of plagiarism. Yes, students have signed agreements
not to plagiarize and shouldn't need reminders. Yes, students are
expected to submit papers using APA citation standards. However,
I know I have all my bases covered if I (1)
define plagiarism, (2) explain my expectations regarding intellectual
property, and (3) review APA citation guidelines with EVERY class. Then,
if I have to call a student on plagiarism, I'm on firm ground and
the student doesn't have a defense. Plagiarized papers, whether
intentional or not, will receive a score of zero and further
disciplinary actions will be taken. Please read the following
articles carefully:
Finally, here are some Internet links
to excellent sites with plagiarism information:
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