Avoiding+Plagiarism

=Avoiding Plagiarism (Plagiarism) (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

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 * 1) Put all the material you copy in quotes from the beginning.
 * "Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed, and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source, is usually enough to prevent plagiarism" (Plagiarism.Org 2011 {[|what is article]}) if you are sure to put quotations in quotes and paraphrase correctly.
 * However, the author thinks that Plagiarism in terms of poor citations needs to be taken in context of the source; plagiarism because the citation is not in the proper format seems excessive.
 * [Plagiarism.Org states "Perhaps the most common reason for inadvertent plagiarism is simply an ignorance of the proper forms of citation." (Plagiarism.Org 2011 {[|plagiarism prevention article]})]
 * [If Plagiarism.Org is talking quoting versus paraphrasing, OK, if the format of the citation ....
 * Keep enough citation infromation that you can find it again if you need to cite the source.
 * 1) "Tools to Assist
 * "Be diligent about documenting source material in your notes so you can trace your ideas
 * "Rewrite your final material four times
 * "At each rewrite, simplify and shorten
 * "Search out material that contradicts your beliefs or assumptions
 * "Learn how to paraphrase well
 * "[]" (Ryan 2011, Slide 23)


 * Sources**
 * EMSE 8000, Spring 2011
 * Ryan, Julie J.C.H. D.Sc., Lecture/Presentation, March 8, 2011. Material taken in part from
 * Ryan, Julie J.C.H. Doctoral Research: A Practical Guide to Selecting Your Topic, Developing Your Research, and Writing Your Dissertation. Unpublished work in progress, 2010.

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