Paraphrasing and Plagiarism Explained

Mr. Messick discusses the importance of understanding plagiarism and paraphrasing in student assignments. He provides examples of plagiarism, explains its consequences, and offers techniques to avoid it. The video also covers the definitions of latitude and longitude, emphasizing the need for students to use their own words. Students are instructed to review their work for plagiarism and are encouraged to use resources like learner's dictionaries for better understanding.

What has Mr. Messick been impressed with in the student assignments?

• The thoroughness and details in the answers

• The creativity in the assignments

• The number of assignments submitted

• The length of the assignments

What is plagiarism?

• Summarizing a text in your own words

• Citing a source correctly

• Copying someone else's words and presenting them as your own

• Using your own words to describe an idea

What can be a consequence of plagiarism in colleges and universities?

• Getting a warning

• Being expelled and losing your tuition money

• Having to redo the assignment

• Receiving a lower grade

Why is plagiarism considered a form of stealing?

• All of the above

• Because it involves taking someone else's work and claiming it as your own

• Because it involves taking someone else's words without permission

• Because it involves taking someone else's ideas

In the example given, what was the student's mistake in their assignment?

• They did not include enough details

• They copied text directly from the informational cards

• They wrote too many sentences

• They used incorrect scientific information

What is paraphrasing?

• Summarizing a text without changing the words

• Using your own words to express someone else's ideas

• Quoting a text directly

• Copying text word-for-word

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for effective paraphrasing?

• Rethinking and adding your own details

• Reordering the ideas

• Rewording the sentences

• Copying the text exactly

Why is it important to paraphrase instead of plagiarizing?

• It helps you understand and learn the material better

• It saves time

• It is easier to do

• It looks more professional

What should you do if you are stuck and cannot paraphrase a text?

• Skip the assignment

• Ask someone for help

• Copy the text directly

• Leave it as it is

What is the teacher's final advice to students regarding plagiarism and paraphrasing?

• To always use quotes

• To practice and improve their paraphrasing skills

• To avoid doing assignments

• To copy from reliable sources