Kabongo Plagiarism Lesson
Instructions:
Instructions:
- 2 min: Look/listen to Examples 1 and 2. Individually (and silently) write down 5 things that you notice.
- 3min: Read the related article.
- 5 min: As a group, discuss the following:
- Describe the two examples. How are they similar?
- Is this plagiarism? Why or why not?
- Based on the examples and article, why is avoiding plagiarism important?
Group 1: Shepard Fairey and the Obama Hope Poster
Group 1: Shepard Fairey and the Obama Hope Poster
Group 2: Forever 21 and Fashion
Group 2: Forever 21 and Fashion
Group 3: Family Photo Becomes a Czech Ad
Group 3: Family Photo Becomes a Czech Ad
Group 4: Michelle Obama’s Speech All Over Again?
Group 4: Michelle Obama’s Speech All Over Again?
Group 5: Blurred Lines
Group 5: Blurred Lines
- Example 1 : Marvin Gaye 1977 (Listen First)
- Example 2: Robin Thicke, T.I., Pharrell 2013
- Article: Scroll down to “Robin Thicke vs. Marvin Gaye”
Group 6: Under Pressure
Group 6: Under Pressure
- Example 1: Davie Bowie/Queen 1981 (Listen First)
- Example 2: Vanilla Ice 1989
- Article/Podcast: Press play and listen to the podcast
- Article: Read “Vanilla Ice vs. Queen and David Bowie
Bonus: Monkey Business
Bonus: Monkey Business
How to Avoid Plagiarism (handout)
Quoting vs. Paraphrasing
Quoting vs. Paraphrasing
Quoting
Quotations must match the source document word for word and include “quotes” around the passage.
Quotations must include an in-text citation that references the original source.
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing involves putting a passage from a source into your own words. A paraphrased passage may be shorter or longer than the original passage.
Paraphrases must include an in-text citation that references the original source.
Paraphrasing Steps
Paraphrasing Steps
- Read an article and choose a short passage to paraphrase.
- Read the passage, think about what it means, and then look away!
- Restate the author’s main point and essential details in your own words, sentences, phrases, and voice, without looking at the text.
- Check your paraphrase against the original passage.
- Does your paraphrase contain all of the essential information? Is it in your own words?
- Cite the source.