Writing/Reading HW

Assignment Objectives: Understand the academic, personal, and professional implications of plagiarism (copyright laws).

Evaluate the results of plagiarism and address the personal concerns of plagiarism in academia.

Textbook Reading: p. 401-406�Supplementary Reading #1: Washington Post Blogger Quits After Plagiarism Accusations

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/25/business/25post.html?_r=0

�Supplementary Reading #2: Hamilton President Resigns Over Speech

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/03/nyregion/hamilton-president-resigns-over-speech.html

Template:�Plagiarism Template

Guiding Questions:

I. Based on the textbook reading (p. 401-406), what constitutes plagiarism?

II.� Read Washington Post Blogger Quits After Plagiarism Accusations� & Hamilton President Resigns Over Speech

A.� How is plagiarism defined in the two supplementary readings?� Where the consequences appropriate?� Did the organizations and authors react appropriately?� What is your overall reaction to these accounts of plagiarism?� Reference information in the article(s) to support your opinions. (1 paragraph)

B.� Is plagiarism, in academia or the professional realm, is a serious offense?� Does anyone have original thought?�� (1 paragraphs)

C.� What are the purposes of documentation?� What are your own concerns/experiences/understanding about plagiarism when writing your argument and research papers? Why? How will you handle these issues?� What tools have you, or do you plan to, use to assist you in proper documentation? (1 paragraphs)