Class blog for ESL114 J, Fall 2011 Semester

July 1, 2011

Reflective Essay #2

We have spent a good amount of time discussing plagiarism in class. What is plagiarism? Why is it important to avoid it? How can you avoid plagiarism? Explain the difference between quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing. What is the difference between quoting and citing? Do you think that learning about plagiarism and how to avoid it was useful? Why or why not? What are the plagiarism policies in your home country? Are they similar or different from the ones you have learned in this class? Is there anything about plagiarism that you would like to discuss more in class? What? Write at least 300 words. If you use any sources to answer any of these questions, give them proper credit.


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