1.6 Avoid Plagiarism

Today’s lesson will be about:

Objectives

You will be able to:

• Review three essential parts of a general introductory paragraph (e.g. hook, background information, thesis statement).
• Review three essential parts of a general conclusion paragraph (e.g. restatement of thesis with summary of main points, topic expansion, and final clincher).
• Understand the definition of plagiarism and the importance of avoiding it in academic writing.
• Recognize the different kinds of plagiarism.
• Understand the distinction between what needs to be cited and what does not need to be cited.
• Recognize plagiarism in academic writing and correct it.

Intros and Conclusions

Introduction discussion_Handout1

Strategies for Introduction_Handout2

Strategiesfor Conclusion_Handout3

Academic Tone and Style

PPT_Tone and Style

Avoid Plagiarism

PPT_Plagiarism

Plagiarism_Handout4

Homework

Versions	Descriptions
First Draft	The very first work that you wrote in in-class diagnostic test day.
Second Draft	The one that you are working on NOW, before submitting the final revision. --I will make comments on the second draft and you will reflect my comments for the final revision. *Name the file as "Diagnostic Draft_YourFirstName" *Upload it on Google Drive>>>Unit1. Argumentative Essay *Due date and time: Feb, 21 (Friday) 11:55 p.m. sharp.
Final Revision	The work that you will submit on Compass2g. --I will grade your final revision and give you a number grade. I will see how much you reflect my comments on the second draft.  *Name the file as "Diagnostic Final_YourFirstName" *Upload it on Compass2g>>>Unit1. Argumentative Essay *Due date and time: Feb, 25 (Tuesday) 11:55 p.m. sharp.