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Library Workshop Series - Using Sources with Integrity: Activity

Activity

Goal

To determine the type and style of plagiarism that occurs in samples of student writing and to identify the method for correcting the plagiarism problem.

To Do

  1. Form small groups (2-4 students per group). In online formats, the instructor will place you in a breakout room.
  2. Open the potential plagiarism samples slideshow.
  3. As a group, examine the plagiarism samples (below). 
    • Left column: This is the information the student submitted. 
    • Right column: This is the source material that the writer used (and the correct reference information).
  4. Decide which type of plagiarism the student committed.
  5. Decide which style of plagiarism the student committed. 
  6. Make note of how the student can correct the plagiarism.

Handouts