Avoiding Plagiarism English 2A

What is plagiarism?

• Using someone else's words or ideas, without giving credit.

• Writing a paper in MLA format.

• Using quotation marks around direct quotes.

• Using a citation generator to create your works cited page.

Is it considered plagiarism to buy a paper or project?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

• All signs point to no

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of a 1st plagiarism offense?

• 30% grade reduction on resubmitted assignment.

• School administrator is notified.

• Student will be expelled.

• Student attends a plagiarism conference with teacher.

Is it plagiarism to quote a reliable source?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

• Its hard to say

Is it plagiarism to submit your own work for another course as an original for a new course?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

• Its hard to say

Which of the following is not a consequence for a 2nd plagiarism offense?

• Assignment cannot be redone.

• Zero on assignment.

• Student signature on Plagiarism Avoidance Agreement form

• Student must apologize to the principal and teacher.

Which of the follow is NOT plagiarism?

• Copying from text, web site or other course material

• Having a parent or other relative proof read your essay.

• Letting a partner do the work and putting your name on it.

• Turning in another person’s work

Which of the following is NOT plagiarism?

• Asking a teacher or parent for help when you don't get it.

• Asking for answers in a chat room

• Asking for answers in a threaded discussion

• Letting a parent or mentor complete your assignments

Which of the following is NOT a consequence for a 3rd plagiarism offense?

• Fail the class where the 3rd offense occurred.

• Conference with teacher, parent, and administrator, etc.

• The student will have to redo the assignment for half credit

• Colleges the student has applied to will be notified.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence for a 4th plagiarism offense?

• The consequences are exactly the same as a 3rd offence.

• Student disciplined in accordance with the charter petition.

• Student is referred to Administration.

• Colleges where the student has applied will be notified.