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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Avoiding Plagiarism Mastering the Art of Scholarship [Pdf]

For Students 10th - 12th
This is a two-page PDF "Avoiding PLAGIARISM Mastering the Art of Scholarship." It includes the definition of plagiarism, reasons to avoid plagiarism, guidelines for avoiding plagiarism, and how to cite sources.
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Activity
Northern Illinois University

Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th
Student site which offers a basic explanation of plagiarism & links to plagiarism & particular topics, such as music, academics, & the internet.
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Website
City University of New York

City University of New York: Baruch College: Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A thorough guide to copyright laws regarding different types of print and electronic media. Includes many links to articles, copyright and fair use laws, and other resources, as well as a video and, in the last section, a quiz to test...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Technology and Copyright Law a 'Futurespective'

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Contains plans for five lessons that ask students to write newspaper articles predicting how copyright law will adapt to new technologies in the future. They will do this after reviewing instances of this in the past. In addition to...
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Activity
Other

Library of Congress: Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress provides the homepage of the United States Copyright Office. The information provided on this page is very helpful on the subject with many links to frequently asked questions, as well as laws and...
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Activity
FNO Press

Fno.org: The New Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Subtitled "Seven Antidotes to Prevent Highway Robbery in the Electronic Age," this article is particularly addressed to teachers who assign research projects.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Literary Time Periods and Mla Format: Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the charge of plagiarism and how to avoid it. It includes a discussion assignment about plagiarism
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature Course Overview: Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on understanding and avoiding plagiarism by properly paraphrasing, using quotes when appropriate, using in-text citatation, and a Works Cited Page. It provides links to a plagiarism discussion rubric and the...
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Article
Grammar Check

Grammar Check: Review: 10 Sites That Check for Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a list of online sites that will scan for plagiarism in documents.
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Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Avoiding Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Plagiarism is a serious offense in many educational settings. Plagiarism and copyright laws are reviewed here. Activities to avoid plagiarism are also provided through links. W.9-10.8 Sources, W.11-12.8 Sources/Integrate/Cite;...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: University of California, Davis: Avoiding Plagiarism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This two-page PDF focuses on avoiding plagiarism including defining plagiarism, reasons to avoid it, how to cite sources, guidlines for avoiding plagiarism, and examples.
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Unit Plan
Indiana University

Indiana University: How to Recognize Plagiarism: Tutorials and Tests

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Indiana University provides an excellent set of tutorials on plagiarism, designed for university or advanced secondary students. After completing the tutorials, students may register to take a free certification test...
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Web Design: Module 3: Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
In Module 3 of this course on web design, students learn about copyright law and the Fair Use Act and how these apply to web design. They learn how to find free images online and save them to a computer, how to cite sources, and how to...
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Activity
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina Writing Center Handouts: Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this handout to learn what plagiarism is and specific ways to avoid it. The explanation of "common knowledge" should be particularly useful to students. Although this handout is directed to college students, it is equally applicable...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Documentary: A Fragile Trust: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson explores the Jayson Blair story and other cases where journalists have breached the code of ethics in their efforts to get the story out. Learners will examine the journalism code of ethics and its importance. They will view...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Decisions on Deadline

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection contains two lesson plans and an interactive game that will facilitate discussion and deepen understanding of the complex issues raised in the documentary film, A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power, and Jayson Blair at The...
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Website
Towson University

Towson University: Online Writing Support: Plagiarism Information

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page offers links to information about plagiarism, how to prevent it, statistics, and consequences.
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Unit Plan
University of Sydney (Australia)

The Write Site: Acknowledging Sources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An explanation of plagiarism is included this learning module. Students will learn why it is important to cite all sources during a research
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Other

University of Hong Kong: Identifying & Avoiding Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive exercise allows students to judge for themselves what is plagiarized and what is not. Could be used independently or as a class activity.
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: The Statue of Anne

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A short activity centered around "Copyright Awareness Week." A good resource for teachers who are looking for manageable ways to teach the ethics and laws concerning copyrighting and plagiarism.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Public Service Announcements on Copyright Awareness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Contains plans for ten lessons that ask young scholars to explore copyright laws before writing audio public service announcements (PSAs) about them. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to...
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PPT
Other

Digital Media Licensing Association (Dmla): Copyright Basics: Power Point

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This PowerPoint presentation could be used for professional development sessions, for reference, or even with students if one hides a few of the slides less relevant to student work. It covers the basics concept of fair use of print,...
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Activity
Other

The Copyright Society of the u.s.a: Copyright Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces the concept of "copyright" by answering common questions, defining related terms, and providing sample permission letters. Highlighting the planning and work of school yearbook club, this site shows a variety of ways copyright...
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Handout
English Club

English Club: Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This EnglishClub tutorial explains what plagiarism is, why students plagiarize assignments, and the serious repercussions of plagiarizing.