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Plagiarism: Give me some credit, please

by Jen Bigioni

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You will know the answers to these questions:

  • What is plagiarism?
  • What causes students to plagiarize?
  • Why is committing plagiarism detrimental?
  • What can we do to curb student plagiarism?

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While Watching: Scene 1

  • Assignment discussion
    • requirements
    • resources
    • work time
    • group vs. individual

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Discuss: Scene 1

  • Assignment discussion
    • requirements
    • resources
    • work time
    • group vs. individual

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While Watching: Scene 2

  • Student issues discussion
    • time constraints
    • knowledge about proper MLA rules
    • assignment requirements
    • grades vs. learning

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Discuss: Scene 2

  • Student issues discussion
    • time constraints
    • knowledge about proper MLA rules
    • assignment requirements
    • grades vs. learning

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While Watching: Scene 3

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  • Conflict discussion
    • what constitutes cheating
    • assignment questions
    • narcissistic cultural norms
    • consequences

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Discuss: Scene 3

  • Conflict discussion
    • what constitutes cheating
    • assignment questions
    • narcissistic cultural norms
    • consequences

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While Watching: Scene 4

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  • Plagiarism
    • consequences for learning
    • moral questions
      • author
      • teacher
      • classmates
    • tackling the problem
    • TurnItIn.com

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Discuss: Scene 4

  • Plagiarism
    • consequences for learning
    • moral questions
      • author
      • teacher
      • classmates
    • tackling the problem
    • TurnItIn.com

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While Watching: Scene 5

  • Causes/Solutions
    • assignment
    • narcissism- concern for grades only
      • morality questions
    • teachers as the solution

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Discuss: Scene 5

  • Causes/Solutions
    • assignment
    • narcissism- concern for grades only
      • morality questions
    • teachers as the solution

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While Watching: Scene 6

  • Essay scenario
    • teaching proper
      • quote
      • paraphrase
      • citation
    • fairness about work obligation

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Discuss: Scene 6

  • Essay scenario
    • teaching proper
      • quote
      • paraphrase
      • citation
    • fairness about work obligation

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While Watching: Scene 7

  • Discussion scenario
    • students’ understanding of morality
    • proper attribution
    • morality and consequences for plagiarism
    • whole-school effort

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Discuss: Scene 7

  • Discussion scenario
    • students’ understanding of morality
    • proper attribution
    • morality and consequences for plagiarism
    • whole-school effort

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While Watching: Scene 8

  • Wrap-up
    • skills
    • morality
    • focus on learning vs. grades
    • whole-school message

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Discuss: Scene 8

  • Wrap-up
    • skills
    • morality
    • focus on learning vs. grades
    • whole-school message

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Let’s now answer these questions:

  • What is plagiarism?
  • What causes students to plagiarize?
  • Why is committing plagiarism detrimental?
  • What can we do to curb student plagiarism?

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References

  • Callahan, D., Kuntz, S., Schroeder, J., Wangaard, D., & Tupa, S. (2015, April 24). Create/lead/culture: Integrity strategies for students [Video file]. Retrieved from http://go.turnitin.com/l/45292/2015-04-17/h4c33

The idea of a multi-causation and a multi-solution approach came from this resource.

  • Callahan, D., & Tupa, S. (2015, April 20). Changing culture to promote integrity: Why progress is possible [Video file]. Retrieved from http://go.turnitin.com/l/45292/2015-04-02/3ymjw

This lecture put plagiarism into the context of the greater culture and the need to succeed. The solutions involved creating a whole-school culture against it for moral reasons, and geared against it with real consequences for violations. The ideas of putting the emphasis on real learning and gathering to conquer the problem together were based on this lecture.

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References cont’d

  • Fishman, T., & Adamo, T. (2015, April 22). Improvisation and plagiarism: Fostering a culture of creativity [Video file]. Retrieved from http://go.turnitin.com/l/45292/2015-04-02/3yn8k

This is where I got the idea for each of the teacher-led activities shown in the animated clip. The idea for doing animated clips was born from the spirit of this presentation, as well.

  • Goodwin, M., & Volibius, K. (2015, April 20). A student-centered culture: Promoting integrity one conversation at a time [Video file]. Retrieved from http://go.turnitin.com/l/45292/2015-04-02/3ymkw

This discusses policies that discourage plagiarism and how to handle infractions in a positive, effective way. The scene where the teacher eventually listens to her student is based on this information.

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References cont’d

  • Twenge, J., & Chu, J. (2015, April 21). Narcissism and extrinsic values: Understanding student trends that impact plagiarism and cheating [Video file]. Retrieved from http://go.turnitin.com/l/45292/2015-04-02/3ymy5

This is the resource that accounted for one major cause of student plagiarism and contributed to solving the problem through that lens.

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Feedback

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  • Would you be so kind to provide feedback on our plagiarism exploration?

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  • Here’s the link: http://goo.gl/forms/HnRI0cf5By

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