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VIDEO EXPLANATION FROM YOUR LIBRARIAN

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Learners demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diverse perspectives by understanding the ethical use of information and the importance of citing sources.

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Why is it important to give credit to the people whose ideas we use, and how would you feel if someone used your work without asking?

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Here is an example of one correct format of a citation

Smith, J. (2025). How to Care for Bees. Scholastic Press.

Smith, J. (2023, October 26). The benefits of exercise. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-exercise [3].

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Free cite that helps you generate bibliographies quickly and easily.

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EasyBib®: Free Bibliography Generator - MLA, APA, Chicago citation styles

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Automatic works cited and bibliography formatting for MLA, APA and Chicago/Turabian citation styles. Now supports MLA 9.

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This is an interactive game that helps you practice creating citations!

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Watch this fun BrainPOP video to learn why it’s important to give credit!

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Read this article to help you answer the question: "When Do I Cite?"

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LibGuides: How to Cite and Write: When Do I Cite?

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Library resources to help improve the citation and writing skills of users.

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Joey is good at taking tests, but does not write papers very well. He does a lot of research, decides to rely heavily on quotations and does an exemplary job of citing his sources. Is this plagiarism?

AWhile not dishonest, an important part of writing papers is demonstrating the ability to synthesize and create new information.

BNo, he cited all information properly

Incorrect! Overusing quotations is not good writing even when cited properly.

Incorrect! A parenthetical and works cited reference are needed.

Greg uses information from his geology lab workbook in his lab report. Does he need to cite it?

Incorrect! Even lab manuals and workbooks need to be cited.

Paraphrasing involves re-writing a statement in your own words. Try again.

Mary wrote a paper in freshman composition which she could now use in her sophomore-level sociology course. She should...

Use it but change a few words

Not use it because it was already turned in for credit

Discuss its use with the professor

Use it because she's the original author

You should always talk to your professor before reusing a paper, or simply don't reuse it. Try again.

How can Sheila use information from an uncopyrighted Internet source such as Wikipedia

not copyrighted, can use any way she wants

She can quote or paraphrase online sources, but must always cite the source. Try again.

Hmmm, it's dark in here!

You must always cite someone else's ideas, words, images, and other intellectual creations. Try again.

What are the penalties when/if you get caught plagiarizing your work?

could get expelled from school

must pay fine to the college

unpleasant chat w/ prof or dean

library privileges revoked

You can fail the assignment or class and will likely have an uncomfortable conversation with your professor. On your second offense, you could get kicked out of school. Lycoming does not fine students for plagiarism or revoke library privileges. Try again.

He must give an in-text citation and include the work in his bibliography. Try again.

The following text is part of an example research paper. Click on the text that tells you where the writer got his or her information from.

The recent literature on plagiarism is plentiful, but incomplete. The issue is very complex, and it is difficult to find a standard definition of plagiarism among faculty and administrators, let alone one that is understood by students. Most cases of plagiarism appear to be "accidental," stemming not from a deceive, but from an honest ignorance or confusion (Maurer, 2006). Students have a good reason to be confused...

The citation looks like this: (Maurer 2006). Try again.

Asking for help is always the best way to be sure. Try again.

"John is a particularly heartbreaking character, full of bluster as he tries to make sense of his abandonment by his abusive father and his well-meaning but immature mother."
Which of the following are acceptable ways to use this text in your paper?

AJohn is a very heartbreaking character, full of emotion as he tries to understand his abandonment by his father (Hynes, 2006).

BJohn's weakness is demonstrated by his obsession with the poor treatment from his father and mother (Hynes, 2006).

The first example is too close to the original and would be considered plagiarism.

Patrick took a paper he wrote for his his Education class and handed in the same paper for his Psychology class. This is considered plagiarism.

Not knowing the rules about plagiarism excuses Penny from the consequences if and when she is caught plagiarizing.

Julie states in her essay that carrots contain Vitamin A. She does not need to cite this information because it is common knowledge.

What is "patch writing"?

APiecing together copied words from several papers into a paper of your own

BPutting parenthetical citations into your paper, i.e. (Williams,34).

CWriting a paper with parenthetical citations, but no works cited page.

If Watson takes a direct quote from his research, he should...

CPut quotation marks around the words taken

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Plagiarism Game - Snowden Library | Lycoming College

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Plagiarism goblins who want to destroy academic integrity have taken over! You are the only person who can destroy the goblins & restore order.

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Simple video explaining what plagiarism is and the six types of plagiarism.

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Purdue OWL's Plagiarism Overview and Ways to Avoid Plagiarism

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Plagiarism is using someone else's ideas or words without giving them proper credit. Plagiarism can range from unintentional (forgetting to include a source in a bibliography) to intentional (buying a paper online, using another writer's ideas as your own to make your work sound smarter). Beginning writers and expert writers alike can all plagiarize. Understand that plagiarism is a serious charge in academia, but also in professional setting s .

a student - consequences can include failing grades on assignments or classes, academic probation, and even expulsion.

a researcher - plagiarism can cause a loss of credibility, legal consequences, and other professional consequences.

an employee in a corporate or similar setting - you can receive a reprimand or lose your job.

It is important to recognize that standards and conventions for citing sources vary from the classroom to scholarly publishing to the professional sphere, sometimes very widely, but in all situations we must attribute other people's words and ideas to their appropriate source.

Please note: This resource, which does not reflect any official university policy, is designed to help you develop strategies for knowing how to avoid accidental plagiarism. For instructors seeking a key statement on definitions and avoidance on plagiarism, see Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices .

In addition, there is a one page handout available that provides an overview of plagiarism with answers to common questions asked about how to avoid it.

Intellectual Challenges in American Academic Writing

There are some intellectual challenges that all students are faced with when writing. Sometimes these challenges can almost seem like contradictions, particularly when addressing them within a single paper.

For example, American teachers often instruct students to:

Develop a topic based on what has already been said and written BUT write something new and original.

Rely on experts' and authorities' opinions BUT build upon and/or disagree with those opinions.

Give credit to previous researchers BUT make your own significant contribution.

Improve your English to fit into a discourse community by building upon what you hear and read BUT use your own words and your own voices.

This may sound confusing, however, something simple to keep in mind when it comes to research is: You are not reinventing the wheel, you are simply contributing in a significant way. For beginners, this can be a challenge, but once you start to see that there is a pattern that is unique to you, you will find that plagiarism is not needed. Remember - your professor or your supervisor want your ideas to build on what is already established or familiar and NOT to simply repurpose someone else's ideas and calling it your own.

Why is understanding this so important? Plagiarism is not a victimless crime. Someone, including yourself, will get hurt.

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Simple tips for writing a bibliography

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There are several types of articles to cite on Fact Monster. The list below shows the information you need to include and gives you a sample citation for each type of article.

You may also cite a Fact Monster content page-when you are on that page-by clicking on the "cite this page" icon ( ). A pop-up window will appear with a customized page citation. If a pop-up does not appear use the examples below for guidance.

1. Almanac articles
Article title in quotation marks. Website title.
Copyright date and company name.
Access date and full URL in angle brackets.

Example:

"1999 National Events Wrap-Up." Fact Monster.
© 2000-2016 Sandbox Networks, Inc., publishing as Fact Monster.
10 Feb. 2017 <https://www.factmonster.com/ipa/A0765967.html>.

2. Feature articles
Author's name, last name first.
Article title in quotation marks. Website title.
Copyright date and company name.
Access date and full URL in angle brackets.

Example:

Haney, Elissa. "Kosovo Factsheet." Fact Monster.
© 2000-2016 Sandbox Networks, Inc., publishing as Fact Monster.
10 Feb. 2017 <https://www.factmonster.com/kosovo-factsheet>.

3. Encyclopedia articles
Article title in quotation marks.
Encyclopedia name (in italics). (Copyright date) on Website title.
Website copyright date and company name.
Access date and full URL in angle brackets.

Example:

"William Shakespeare." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. © 1994, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 on Fact Monster.
© 2000-2016 Sandbox Networks, Inc., publishing as Fact Monster.
10 Feb. 2017 <https://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/literature-and-the-arts/biographies/english-literature-1500-to-1799-biographies/shakespeare-william>.

4. Dictionary entries
Entry title in quotation marks.
Dictionary name (in italics)
(Copyright date) on Website title.
Copyright date and company name
Access date and full URL in angle brackets.

Example:

"Lexicography." Random House Unabridged Dictionary.
© 1997 by Random House, Inc., on Fact Monster.
© 2000-2016 Sandbox Networks, Inc., publishing as Fact Monster.
10 Feb. 2017 <https://www.factmonster.com/ipd/A0515599.html>.

5. All other articles:
Article title (if possible) in quotation marks.
Feature Type (in italics). Website title.
Copyright date and company name.
Access date and full URL in angle brackets.

Example:

"How many eggs were consumed per person in the U.S. in 1996?"
Ask the Editors. Fact Monster.
© 2000-2016 Sandbox Networks, Inc., publishing as Fact Monster.
10 Feb. 2017 <https://www.factmonster.com/askeds/us-egg-consumption>.

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Quizziz: Plagiarism Basics

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Student-friendly Search Engine

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Kiddle is a safe search engine, offering a safe web, image, and video search. Results are vetted by editors.