by Catherine Cronquist Browning, English
It was clear that students who knew the abstract definition of “plagiarism” had trouble recognizing it in practical examples; discussing the different forms of plagiarism in the sample paragraphs helped them understand what it means to assert their own writerly voices and hold these distinct from other critics and thinkers.
Be informed, inform your students, and be prepared to deal with academic misconduct.
Definitions and examples of the different types of academic misconduct.
Why does academic misconduct happen, and what can GSIs do to prevent it?
Different types of plagiarism, and common causes.
GSIs can take steps to minimize the chances of plagiarism among their students.
Plagiarism is often unintentional. Explain the differences between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing to your students.
Practice paraphrasing a source.
Strategies for detecting plagiarism, and what to do if you suspect one of your students has plagiarized.
What to do if you suspect academic misconduct.