02 07 avoiding plagiarism presentation

AVOIDING PLAGIARISM MAINTAINING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY WHAT IS PLAGIARISM? •  Defining Plagiarism •  Types of Plagiarism: •  Purchasing a paper •  Misattributing a source •  Not attributing a source (even yourself ) •  Patching together different sources without attribution COMMON REASONS FOR PLAGIARISM •  Lack of awareness •  Self-Doubt •  Procrastination •  Ambition HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM •  Review why scholars use evidence •  Situates your project, lends credibility, etc •  Keep track of page numbers throughout the writing process •  Start writing projects in advance of deadline •  Ask for deadline extensions if you are having difficulty meeting a deadline •  Write drafts, get feedback, and revise to strengthen your writing