[Plagiarism] : [Assignments] : Week 2 What is plagiarism?
In this section of the class we are going to explore our own ideas about plagiarism, as well as how NAU defines plagiarism. We will also share the ways in which the cultures of the members of the class, define and deal with plagiarism. Finally we will agree as a group, on the relevance of plagiarism to academic life.
What do I think plagiarism means? | NAU definitions of plagiarism | Plagiarism in different cultures | Discussion
Activity 1: What do I think plagiarism means?
1. Post to the discussion board your definition of plagiarism. You do not need to consult any books or external sources. When you visit the discussion board check out how other people in the class defined plagiarism.
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Activity 2: How does NAU define plagiarism?
1. Search NAU website to find three definitions of plagiarism and its consequences
2. Post a summary of your findings to the discussion board.
3. Read the postings on the discussion board to gain a general idea about how
different departments at NAU define plagiarism.
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1. Read the definitions of the word plagiarism posted to the discussion board.
2. Post a description of how plagiarism is defined/viewed in your culture.
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Now that we have seen how plagiarism is defined in different contexts lets come to an agreement on the importance of avoiding plagiarism.
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Instructor notes:
1. Recap salient ideas from the discussion board
2. Possible questions for discussion:
I don’t think that you can buy, sell, lend or borrow ideas. So why shouldn’t
I just use ideas/materials that already exist?
When I read something I would like to know if what I read is based on other material that can help me expand my understanding of the topic
If somebody else, someone intelligent and knowledgeable has already found very good solutions or conclusions on a topic why can’t I use their knowledge to advance my own knowledge?
Repeating what somebody else says doesn’t mean that I know. I learn only when I really understand and I am able to express somebody else’s ideas in my own words.
What should we do about plagiarism? Is plagiarism an important issue in academic life or not?
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