What did the student do
wrong? What could he/she have done to include the source correctly?
The student copied,
word for word, exactly what was written in the article. He could have
paraphrased a part or at least cited where he had gotten that information from.
Write a sentence using
the original source correctly; use a quotation or paraphrase. Also, make sure
to cite correctly.
There is a peaceful essence flowing from the structures. Perhaps the
cool dark colors and the fiery windows spark memories of our own warm childhood
years filled with imagination. The center point of the town is the tall steeple
of the church, reigning largely over the smaller buildings. To the left of the
painting there is a massive dark structure that develops an even greater sense
of size and isolation. (A Brief Understanding of the Starry Night Paintings, unknown author).
What are at least 3
ways to avoid plagiarizing?
1. Use your own words, not something you found
elsewhere or memorized.
2. Paraphrase what others have said in the story
you are reading.
3. Give credit where credit is due (Citing your
sources).
