How To Prevent Plagiarism
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HOW TO PREVENT PLAGIARISM
By Matthew Luskey
"The most effective means to teach our students are also the most effective means to reduce the incentive and opportuntiy to cheat."
James Lang, Cheating Lessons
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Five Things teachers Can Do to deter plagiarism
- Put it in writing.
- Talk about it.
- Design original & authentic assignments.
- Require & reward the entire process.
- Teach how and why to frame & cite sources.
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Put it in writing
Syllabus and assignments need clear policies about cheating
"People learn best when they ask an important question they care about answering."
Bain, What the Best College Teachers Do
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Design Authentic & Original Assignments
Make them scenario-based or problem-based.
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Design Authentic & Original Assignments
Make them scenario-based or problem-based.
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Authentic assignments address real audiences.
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Require and reward the writing process
Teach the Conventions
The How & the Why of Using Sources
