Research Guides: Faculty Resources: Plagiarism Prevention

This amusing yet informative video created by Rutgers University is a great introduction for students. You can use the video in physical classrooms or in Moodle.

What is Plagiarism [PDF]
Video Transcript

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The websites listed below provide a variety of internet-based activities that introduce students to the concept of plagiarism.

Avoiding Plagiarism
A helpful site for students, including definitions of plagiarism, guides to proper citations, and tips to avoid plagiarism. From Duke University Library's Guide to Library Research.
Creative Thinking-Northern Kentucky University
A series of lessons, complete with film scenarios, handouts, etc. on plagiarism and copyright awareness.
How to Recognize Plagarism
Comprehensive tutorial including many plagiarism examples to test your skill at determining what constitutes plagiarism and what doesn't. Developed by the Instructional Systems Technology Department in the School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington.
Plagiarism Game
Lycoming College created this video game style tutorial where destroying the goblins on campus demonstrates knowledge of plagiarism.
Plagiarism Test & Certificate
Developed by the Instructional Systems Technology Department in the School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington. Click on the link for non-IU student. Answer all 10 questions correctly to earn the plagiarism certificate.
Purdue OWL: Avoiding Plagiarism
"There are few intellectual offenses more serious than plagiarism in academic and professional contexts. This resource offers advice on how to avoid plagiarism in your work."
Quoting and Paraphrasing Sources
Provides helpful tips on when to paraphrase and how to properly quote sources. From the Writing Center @ the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
UMGC Academic Integrity Tutorial
An online tutorial that provides an overview of academic integrity concepts and practical tips for avoiding plagiarism. Developed by the University of Maryland Global Campus and used with permission under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
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You Quote It, You Note It
10-minute Flash tutorial from Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University Library, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Use these sites to learn about plagiarism detection and cheating prevention along with professional development opportunities, writing rubrics, and more from the RCC Writing Center.

Anti-Plagiarism Strategies for Research Papers
An overview of plagiarism, including prevention and detection strategies. By Dr. Robert A. Harris, Ph.D.
Are You Encouraging Plagiarism? 6 Tips For Improving Your Term-Paper Assignments
Source: http://www.facultyfocus.com
Purdue OWL: Preventing Plagiarism
"These OWL resources contain lesson plans and activities to help teachers instruct students on how to understand and avoid plagiarism."

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My Word!: Plagiarism and College Culture by Susan Debra Blum
Call Number: 808 Blu
ISBN: 9780801447631
Publication Date: 2009
Stop Plagiarism: A Guide to Understanding and Prevention by Vibiana Bowman Cvetkovic; Katie Elson Anderson
Call Number: 808 Sto
ISBN: 9781555707163
Publication Date: 2010