PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism can range from using peoples words, thoughts, and ideas without citing your work, to copying a book or website word for word.  Either way, plagiarism is a serious offense in schools, colleges, universities, and in life in general.

1. What is Plagiarism & How to Avoid It - by Brock University; Terrific!  Includes definition of plagiarism; citations; quotations; paraphrasing; common knowledge; citation styles (3rd-5th)  

2. BrainPop - Plagiarism - Kids can access BrainPop from their Launch Pad page, then search for "plagiarism".  Watch the movie & take the quiz!

3. Plagiarism Explained by Common Craft - An animated story of Cassie, which discusses plagiarism and how to avoid it (3rd-5th)

4. Goblin Plagiarism Game - Defeat the goblins and save the college by answering questions on plagiarism; from Lycoming College; best for 3-5

5. Ten-question quiz w/ examples of different kinds of plagiarism - Good examples of how a written work could be used by students; pick from several different choices regarding plagiarism; when students choose correctly, a pop-up window explains why it's the correct answer; from Indiana University; good with adult guidance

PARAPHRASING

Paraphrasing is a skill students need to develop to ensure they do not plagiarize, since consequences for plagiarism become more serious as students get older.  Use the links found in this Live Binder presentation to help you paraphrase! 

• Quoting & Paraphrasing Advice - an excellent resource for helping students understand when & how to paraphrase, plus a lot more!; good for teacher-led discussion; from University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • Includes sections on: Specific Words & Phrases / Information & Ideas / Common Knowledge / Should I Paraphrase or Quote? / How to Paraphrase A Source / Methods of Paraphrasing / Successful vs. Unsuccessful Paraphrases / Shared Language / How to Quote A Source

1. Dr. Dee - How to Paraphrase in 6 Steps - a) Read material carefully; b) Take short notes; c) Write paraphrase without looking at source; d) Check paraphrase against source for ideas that are too similar; e) Edit & change any ideas that are too similar to the source; f) Cite your sources

2. Helpful Professor - How to Paraphrase in 5 Steps - a) Don't use the synonym tool to just change a few words around; b) Don't copy & paste, even if you think you'll change up the author's paragraph; c) Use highlighting and/or bullet points to take notes on the original material; d) Leave 5 minutes between reading & writing your paraphrase, so that you forget the source material; e) Use your bullet notes to write your paraphrase

3. BrainPop - Paraphrasing - Kids can access BrainPop from their Launch Pad page, then search for "paraphrasing".  Watch the movie & take the quiz!

4. Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing - Queen Elinor from the Pixar movie "Brave" gives us examples of each! (3rd to 5th)

5. "Quote? Paraphrase? Summarize? What's the Difference?" For Elementary Students - Clear examples of each!

using quotes

1. The Quote Sandwich - To effectively integrate quotes into your writing, think of the "Quote Sandwich." First, introduce your idea and provide context for the quote (the top bun). Then, present the quote itself (the meat). Finally, explain the quote's significance and connect it to your argument (the bottom bun). 

   • Quote Integration - You can't just put a quote into the middle of a paragraph. You need to connect it to your own words and incorporate it into your own ideas just like you did in the Quote Sandwich. This is called quote integration, and there are many different ways you can do it.

Bibliography - works cited - citations

1. Inserting a "Works Cited" page into Google Docs

2. My Bib - Generate formatted bibliographies, citations, and works cited automatically. Cite websites, books, journals, and videos automatically -- just search with the title or an identifier.  Tip: use the ISBN, ISSN, DOI, or URL for the best accuracy.

3. Citing Sources - how & why to cite; from OSLIS Elementary

4. You Quote It, You Note It! - A good slideshow tutorial on citations, quoting, paraphrasing, and plagiarism from Acadia University; good for upper grades.

5. When Do You Cite? - from Yavapai College

COPYRIGHT & FAIR USE

1. Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use - We need to be aware of copyright law and the appropriate ways to use original work responsibly with fair use. Give credit where credit is due, and get credit for your original work! "Fair & Square" - by Common Sense Media.

2. Copyright, Fair Use, and Plagiarism - basic overview of all 3 concepts; PowToon format

3. Justin B? - PowToon example of Fair Use - using a fictional singer's work (Justin B?) to illustrate what fair use is

4. A Fair(y) Use Tale - a short video mashup of Disney films created by Professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University to illustrate the concept of Fair Use.  Some words in the captions are incorrect, but if you can't understand the mashed-up clips, you will be able to get the idea behind what's being said

5. Fair Use Checklist - to give you an idea of how students, teachers, or even a court may determine fair use

CREATIVE COMMONS & PUBLIC DOMAIN

1. What is Creative Commons? - an informative & easy to understand video that introduces people to the idea of "Creative Commons"

2. Creative Commons - Creative Commons helps people around the world share & use creative works properly, and without getting into legal trouble!

   • Creative Commons Image Search

3. Public Domain Pictures - find pictures on the public domain

4. NeedPix - Over 2-million copyright free, public domain images