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Lesson Plan: Academic Dishonesty

Low Tech
Course: GSW 1120
Materials needed: GSW portfolio, handouts of possible plagiarism scenarios
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VI.

Class Objective:
a. To learn about GSWs definitions of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty
and how to avoid committing them.
Connection to Course Goals:
a. Making students aware of academic dishonesty and the penalties associated with it.
Anticipatory Set:
a. Ask the class if they have ever heard of plagiarism or other forms of academic
dishonesty before? If so, what is their definition of plagiarism and academic dishonesty?
Do they remember any useful definitions of plagiarism from 1110?
Introduction:
a. If anyone has what are some stories you have heard about people plagiarizing or
cheating in some way when it comes to essay writing? The truth of the matter is these
topics are treated with such seriousness, because even unintentional plagiarism can still
have some tough consequences.
Procedure:
a. Read over pages of the GSW portfolio and explain BGSUs stance towards plagiarism and
academic dishonesty.
b. Remind students that since this first essay is a Critique, they will be referring to other
writers work. This means that proper citation and knowing the difference between
something that is paraphrased or a direct quote is crucial.
c. Go through the short, Stop theif! Prevent Plagiarism by Paraphrasing youtube video
which details the difference between when something is paraphrased or needs to be
quoted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3EHIoa9HI
d. Leave time at the end of the video for students to ask questions or voice concerns about
what is paraphrasing and what is plagiarism.
Conclusion:
a. Give a short talk about how academic dishonesty can come in many different forms and
not just plagiarism. Also remind them that when in doubt of whether or not to cite a
source, erring on the side of caution is always a good safety measure.

Evaluation: This activity will mainly be evaluated through the amount of in class participation each
student exhibits.

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Lesson Plan: Academic Dishonesty (midterm)
Course: GSW 1120
Materials needed: Computer, projector
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VIII.

Class Objective:
a. Offer a quick refresher session over academic dishonestly and how to properly go about
citing, and compiling information for the Multiple Sources and Presearch essays.
Connection to Course Goals:
a. Making students aware of academic dishonesty and the penalties associated with it.

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Introduction:
a. These next two essays will ask that you incorporate more sources than just one, this
makes it even more imperative that proper citation and credit is given to the multiple
sources you may be using. As we are in the middle of the semester and you all probably
have a fair amount of papers you are currently writing, it would be good to refresh your
knowledge of plagiarism, for example, how many of you knew that self-plagiarism is a
real thing?

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Procedures:
a. Show students short Ted Talk video as a refresher for types of plagiarism that could
occur:
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-punishable-perils-of-plagiarism-melissa-huseman-d-annunzio

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b. Allow for a few moments for questions or concerns about the video or the topic.
c. Place students into small groups of 4 and have all the groups and pass out a scenario of
possible plagiarism or academic dishonesty to each group (include more subtle forms of
plagiarism like self-plagiarism)
d. Give class about 10 minutes to read over the case and give verdict. Ask each group to
inform the class of their scenario and ruling. Be sure to have them say why or why not
something was considered academic dishonesty and how (if at all) this crime could have
been prevented
Conclusion:
a. Give a short talk about how academic dishonesty can come in many different forms and
not just plagiarism. Also remind them that when in doubt of whether or not to cite a
source, erring on the side of caution is always a good safety measure.

Evaluation: This activity will mainly be evaluated through the amount of in class participation each
student exhibits.

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Possible scenarios
1) Frodo and Sam are in the same hiking class together and for their final project they must
compose a guide on hiking to Mordor. Frodo is struggling with his portion of the project and
asks Sam if he wouldnt mind reading over his portions of the guide to make sure they are clear.
Sam agrees and offers some constructive feedback to his friend and suggests not wearing the
ring of power during class.
2) Daenerys is completing an essay on the use of dragons for militaristic purposes; luckily she has
been able to locate some sources on the internet about the history of dragons. However the
webpage has no author. Daenerys decides that she does not need to provide a citation since this
information is on the internet and has no author.
3) Due to multiple life or death situations during the Quarter Quell, Katniss Everdean has run out of
time to complete her term paper on the Physical Effects of Nightlock berries on Teen
Relationships She writes her 25 page paper in one night fueled by panic and a desperate need
to succeed. In her haste to get the paper done, Katniss neglects to cite some of her sources.
4) Harry and Ron are both horrible at Potions; they also have a huge essay on the effects of
Wolfsbane potions due tomorrow in Professor Snapes class. Both boys ask Hermione for help
with the assignment and she graciously lends them her notes from class as well as her own
already written essay. Without Hermiones knowledge, both boys part portions from her essay
and use them in their own essays.

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Lesson Plan: Plagiarism Final

Course: GSW 1120
Materials needed: Plagiarism Quiz, Powerpoint

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XIII.

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XVI.

Class Objective:
a. To learn about GSWs definitions of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty
and how to avoid committing them.
Connection to Course Goals:
a. Making students into plagiarism avoiding pros who are confident about recognizing and
not committing plagiarism
Introduction:
a. By this point in the class, you all have heard every fire and brimstone speech I could
possibly concoct about plagiarism and not doing it. Today, we are going to test which of
you know your stuff! After a lightening quick review, you all will be given a quiz to
complete.
Procedures:
a. Go through quick powerpoint review entitled: Is it Plagarism?!
b. Answer any last minute questions
c. Distribute the quiz and allow 20 minutes to complete
d. Grade quiz together, allowing for discussion on difficult or commonly missed questions
Conclusion:
a. Give a short talk about how academic dishonesty can come in many different forms and
not just plagiarism. Also remind them that when in doubt of whether or not to cite a
source, erring on the side of caution is always a good safety measure.

Evaluation: This activity will mainly be evaluated through the amount of in class participation each
student exhibits.

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Cheryl Hoy

GSW

1100/1110/1120

PLAGIARISM
1.

You find a paper in the recycling bin, at a computer workstation, or on a computers hard drive or in its trash and it is
exactly the kind of paper you need to write for your class. You take the paper and put your name on it. Is this
plagiarism?

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YES

2.

NO

You and your roommate are both in GSW 1110/1120 and you both are writing a paper on the same issue. You decide
to write the paper together and each of you submit a copy of it to your respective teachers. Is this plagiarism?

YES

NO

3.

You and your roommate are both in GSW 1110/1120 and you both are writing a paper on the same issue. You decide
to talk about the paper and bounce ideas off of each other. You work on the papers separately and you end up taking
different sides. You decide to use the others supporting idea paragraphs for your counter argument paragraph and
you submit a copy of it to your respective teachers. Is this plagiarism?
YES
NO

4.

You and your roommate are both in GSW 1110/1120 and you both are writing a paper on the same issue. You talk
about the issue briefly but decide to not discuss your papers. You both write your papers separately and do not read
each others drafts. Each of you submit a copy of it to your respective teachers. Is this plagiarism?

YES

5.

Your roommate asks you to read his/her paper and offer suggestions for revision. While reading, you cross out
words, correct punctuation errors, and rewrite sentences. Your roommate likes your suggestions and retypes his/her
paper using your revisions, your words, and/or your sentences. Is this plagiarism?

YES

6.

NO

You have your mom, roommate, girlfriend or boyfriend, friend, BFF, or resident advisor read your paper and give you
verbal feedback on your paper. You make notes about how to make changes and areas to revise in your paper. Is this
plagiarism?

YES

7.

NO

NO

You have your mom, roommate, girlfriend or boyfriend, friend, BFF, or resident advisor read your paper and he/she
writes in new words, sentences, and/or ideas on your paper. You make those changes to your paper, as he/she has
written. Is this plagiarism?

YES

NO

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8.

You find an article online that is perfect for your essay. The article gives both sides of the issue. You take a position
on the issue, and then, you use the points the article gives supporting your side and the points opposing your side to
structure your essay. You do not document the article because you did not take any quotes from it. Is this
plagiarism?

YES

9.

NO

You find an article online that is on the same issue as your essay. The article discusses a point that you have not
considered and you decide to use that point in your essay. You do not document the article because you did not use
any quotes. Is this plagiarism?

YES

NO

10. You find an article online that is on the same issue as your essay. The article discusses a point that you have not
considered and you decide to use that point in your essay. You attribute the point to the author of the article and you
document it even though you did not take any quotes from it. Is this plagiarism?

YES

NO

11. You find a paper on the Internet that you think you can make fit your assignment. You download and print copy of it,
putting your name on it and turning it in as a rough draft in order to get some feedback on whether or not the paper
will work for the assignment. Is this plagiarism?
YES
NO

12. You find a paper on the Internet that you think has some useful information for your essay. You use some of that
information but you do not document it because (1) you cant find the authors name, (2) you dont know how to
document the website, or (3) you think no one will ever know. Is this plagiarism?

YES

NO

13. You find an obscure, little article in a magazine, journal, website or a piece in a book that you think has some useful
information for your essay. You use some of that information but you do not document it because (1) you cant find
the authors name, (2) you dont know how to document it, or (3) you think no one will ever know where the
information came from. Is this plagiarism?

YES

NO

14. You are way behind in your courses and you find a site on the Internet or a person that will write your paper for you.
So, you pay the price and have someone else write a rough and/or final draft. Is this plagiarism?

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YES

NO

15. a. Read the following passage:

From Why God Created Flies by Richard Conniff, 1996:

Though I have been killing them for years now, I have never tested the folklore that, with a little cream and sugar, flies
taste very much like black raspberries. So its possible that Im speaking too hastily when I say there is nothing to like about
houseflies. Unlike the poet who welcomed a busy, curious, thirsty fly to his drinking cup, I dont cherish them for reminding me
that life is short. Nor do I much admire them for their function in clearing away carrion and waste. It is, after all, possible to
believe in the grand scheme of recycling without liking undertakers. . . .
It is mainly this relentless intimacy with mankind that makes the housefly so contemptible. Leeches or dung beetles

Did you know that with a little cream and sugar, houseflies taste very much like black raspberries? Thats a common
bit of folklore, according to Richard Conniff, author of Why God Created Flies. In his essay, Conniff points out that even though
many a poet has praised the common fly, flies themselves are contemptible. In addition to being dirty, carrying germs from
diaper pail to dinner table, flies are constantly among us unlike other creatures we may dislike but seldom see, such as the
leech.
b. Now, read the following students passage:

c. Look at the students passage, without any concern about the lack of parenthetical documentation, but with
concern
over how the information in the first passage is used in the students passage. Is the students passage plagiarizing
the first passage?
YES

NO

16. You can receive a failing grade on a paper because of any incidence of plagiarism.

TRUE

FALSE

17. Your instructor must (or is required to) let you rewrite a paper that has failed because of plagiarism.

TRUE

FALSE

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18. You can receive a failing grade for the course because of a first plagiarism offence.

TRUE

FALSE

19. You can be involved in a plagiarism case even if you did not commit any plagiarismsuch as if your paper was used by
someone without your knowledge.

TRUE

FALSE

20. An instructor is not required to report plagiarism and can let it slide.

TRUE

FALSE

21. A first offence plagiarism charge will be placed in your colleges file and your dean will be notified of it.

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

22. You can appeal a plagiarism charge.