Today you will learn what plagiarism is and how to use other people's work responsibly.
Understand Plagiarism
Explain what plagiarism means and recognise when someone has copied another person's work.
Give Credit
Understand why you should say where information, images or ideas came from.
Use Quotation Marks
Know when to use quotation marks when using someone else's exact words.
Use Your Own Words
Rewrite information in your own words while keeping the original meaning.
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Be Inspired
The internet is a wonderful place to find ideas, information and inspiration.
But using someone else's work and pretending that you created it yourself is plagiarism.
Watch the video carefully. As you watch, think about this question:
What should you do when you use someone else's work?
KEY IDEAS TO LOOK FOR
Use Ideas Responsibly
It is fine to use the internet for research and inspiration, but you must use information responsibly.
Give Credit
If you use somebody else's information, image or idea, say where it came from.
Use Quotation Marks
If you use someone's exact words, show that they are not your own words.
Use Your Own Words
When explaining information, try to rewrite it in your own words while keeping the original meaning.
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Check It Out
Why is Mrs. Klein getting in trouble?
1. Give Credit - Say where you got the information, image or idea.
2. Use Quotation Marks - If you use someone's exact words, show that they are a quotation.
3. Rewrite in Your Own Words - Explain the information yourself instead of simply copying it.
Remember:
Finding information online does not mean that you automatically own it.
Being able to find information is an important digital skill, but using it responsibly is just as important.
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Do It Yourself
Now it is your turn to show that you understand how to avoid plagiarism.
You have been asked to complete a project on the National Heroes of Cayman.
Think about how you can avoid plagiarism.
1. Give credit
Say where the information came from.
2. Use quotation marks
Show when you are using someone's exact words.
3. Use your own words
Rewrite information so that you explain it yourself.
I explained what plagiarism means.
I included all three strategies.
My guidelines are clear and easy to understand.
I used my own words.
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Extension
Can you apply what you have learned to a real research situation?
Challenge yourself:
Use a real example to avoid plagiarism by rewriting a piece of text in your own words.
Think Like a Digital Citizen
Good digital citizens do not simply ask,
"Can I copy this?"
They ask,
"How can I use this information fairly and responsibly?"
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Finished!
Well done! You have completed your Plagiarism lesson.
You now know that using information from the internet comes with responsibility.
You should give credit, use quotation marks when needed, and rewrite information in your own words.
Before You Leave...
What is plagiarism?
Why should you give credit for information you use?
When should you use quotation marks?
How can you rewrite information in your own words?
