1	Plagiarism What it is and how you avoid it.
2	What is copyright? What is it designed to protect?
3	Plagiarism is . . . A violation of copyright law stealing and passing off the ideas or words of another as one's own presenting as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source using another's production without crediting the source
4	You have plagiarized if you . . . Copy, quote, paraphrase, or summarize from any source without adequate documentation Purchase a pre-written paper (either by mail or electronically) Let someone else write a paper for you Pay someone else to write a paper for you Submit as your own someone else's unpublished work, either with or without permission
5	Did you know . . . . . . there is such a thing as “self-plagiarism”?
6	Plagiarism also applies to . . . Images Movies Music Artwork Computer software Computer games
7	Unintentional plagiarism happens through . . . lack of skill at paraphrasing and summarizing missing or inaccurate in-text citation inadequate documentation of sources
8	You don’t have to cite . . . Facts George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 Common knowledge There are 24 hours in a day Original research obtained through observations, experiments, survey, etc.
9	You do have to cite . . . Direct Quotation - the exact words of an author or other source. Paraphrase - a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form. A paraphrase of a sentence . . . will usually be about the same length as the original sentence – just in your own words. Summary - a restatement of the author’s idea or ideas in fewer words.
10	Remember the in-text citations Direct Quote: (book – 2 authors) “Alaska’s whaling cultures were especially renowned for their numerous ceremonies and rituals” (Oakes and Riewe 17). Or
11	Remember the in-text citations
12	Remember the in-text citations Summary: (book – 2 authors) Ceremonies to celebrate a successful hunt and honor the animals were celebrated by the whole community. The men were honored as hunters; the women who had made the hunter’s clothing, remained in the background in a quiet, supporting role (Oakes and Riewe 17).
13	SAHS Cheating/Plagiarism Policy 1st and subsequent offenses loss of credit for assignment or test parent notification work details/detentions ineligibility for honor society 1-9 day suspension
14	Reasons to plagiarize . . .NOT! It is illegal It is habit forming It ruins your reputation It affects your grade It devalues your learning experience It can get you kicked out of college
15	The keys to avoiding plagiarism. . . Understand assignment requirements; if unsure, ask questions. Plan the paper or final product. Take effective notes and organize your research. Keep track of your sources of information. Learn how to paraphrase. Make it clear WHO said WHAT. When in doubt, cite sources.
16	Bibliography (a.k.a. Works Cited) "Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism." Research. 2006. Duke University Libraries. 13 April 2006 <http://library.duke.edu/research/plagiarism/index.html>. "Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright." Copyright. 13 February 2006. U.S. Copyright Office. 13 April 2006 http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/ "South Anchorage High School Guidelines." SAHS Student Handbook. 22 July 2005. Anchorage School District. 13 April 2006 <http://www.asdk12.org/forms/uploads/860handbook.pdf>. "What is Plagiarism?." Research Resources. 2005. Turn It In . 13 Apr. 2006 <http://www.turnitin.com/research_site/e_home.html>.