Appropriately use information to fulfill the identified need

USING INFORMATION

Erin L. NagelClayton State University Library

Information ethics Intellectual property- Anything created by a person’s

mind, including artwork, music, invention, ideas, literature, etc.

Copyright- Regulates the sale and reproduction of intellectual property. Automatic!

Plagiarism- Using another’s intellectual property without acknowledgement

Public domain- A work that is no longer under copyright protection

Fair use- Freedom to reproduce and distribute copyrighted intellectual property for educational or research purposes.

Academic integrity- Moral and ethical code of academia. Avoid cheating in all of its forms, maintain classroom standards, and maintain honesty and rigor in scholarly communication.

Is it ok to…

…use the ideas of another author without providing a reference, even if you write them in your own words?

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Is it ok to…

…use the ideas of another author without providing a reference, even if you write them in your own words?

NO!Even if you do not directly copy the author's words

you must provide a reference when you talk about their ideas.

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Is it ok to…

…submit all or part of one essay for two separate assignments?

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Is it ok to…

…submit all or part of one essay for two separate assignments?

Although this may surprise you, self-plagiarism is a form of plagiarism and is not permitted.

NO!

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Is it ok to…

…include a fact or saying in your assignment which is generally known without providing a reference?

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Is it ok to…

…include a fact or saying in your assignment which is generally known without providing a reference?

PROBABLYIf a fact is generally well known or 'common knowledge' then you don't need to reference it. Bear in mind that what you consider to be common knowledge may not be well known to others, if in doubt provide a reference

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Is it ok to…

…incorporate text from another source, changing one or two words and providing a citation?

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Is it ok to…

…incorporate text from another source, changing one or two words and providing a citation?

If you do not intend to quote directly from the source, you must write about it in your own words. Using too many words from the original source is plagiarism, even if you provide a reference.

NO!

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Is it ok to…

…use the ideas of another author without providing a reference, even if you write them in your own words?

Adapted from: “Is it Plagiarism?” https://ilrb.cf.ac.uk/plagiarism/quiz/index.html Created by Cardiff University Information Services.

Is it ok to…

…use the ideas of another author without providing a reference, even if you write them in your own words?

Even if you do not directly copy the author's words you must provide a reference when you talk about their ideas.

NO!

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Is it ok to…

…copy a diagram or data table from a web site, providing a reference for the source underneath?

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Is it ok to…

…copy a diagram or data table from a web site, providing a reference for the source underneath?

You can include a table, diagram or image from another source as long as you provide a reference.

YES!

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Why is this important? Plagiarism is dishonest

Honesty is the first chapter in the Book of wisdom. Let it be our endeavor to merit the character of a just nation.-- Thomas Jefferson

Why is this important? Plagiarism is cheating

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Why is this important? Plagiarism is theft

CSU Student Code of ConductPlagiarism and Misrepresentation of Work

No student will represent the work of others as his or her own. Themes, essays, term papers, tests, presentations and other similar assignments must be the work of the student submitting them. When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated and when the ideas of another are incorporated, they must be appropriately cited.

1. No student will submit the same assignment for two courses without the prior consent of the instructor

From CSU Student Code of Conduct 2012-13; “Conduct Regulations I-E” p.2

Avoid plagiarism

Take good notesQuote, paraphrase,

summarizeCite!

Note-taking Use different color pens and highlighters to mark your ideas and those of your sources

Use symbols or abbreviations to indicate direct quotes

Clearly label your sources in your notes. Because libraries provide access to copyrighted information and materials they are affected by laws that govern the sharing of these resources. S1: Q- Libraries should stay informed about copyright law and be mindful of the risks associated with providing access

Quote Paraphrase SummarizeExact wording of original

Rephrase original text in your own words. More than rearranging words or replacing synonyms

Condense large amount of original text into shorter passage

Enclose text in quotation marks

Read original, look away, and rewrite

Read original, look away, and condense

Indicate if you add your own words to provide context but DO NOT change meaning

Do not change meaning.

Do not change meaning.

Include citation and note page number

Include citation and text reference to author, i.e., “According to Nagel,….”

Include citation and text reference to author, i.e., “According to Nagel,….”

Cite your sources!Why?

Citations refer readers to your original source(s)

Provide evidence for your conclusionsProve you aren’t plagiarizing!

When?Cite any ideas not your ownWhen in doubt, CITE!

How?Use citation managers to organize your sources

Follow formats in appropriate style guides