Plagiarism and Citation Practices

Isabelle May from The UNB Writing Center explains the art of paraphrasing, emphasizing its importance in avoiding plagiarism. She outlines seven steps for successful paraphrasing, including reading the original text multiple times, writing from memory, and rearranging ideas. An example from a Consumer Reports article on bike helmets is used to demonstrate the process. The video also covers how to properly quote and cite sources, highlighting the need for accurate citations and the use of quotation marks. The tutorial concludes with a reminder to always cite sources to prevent plagiarism.

Why is paraphrasing considered an essential skill?

• It is a way to avoid plagiarism.

• It makes writing more concise.

• It helps in improving vocabulary.

• It is a method to increase word count.

What is the main reason writers get into trouble with plagiarism?

• They forget to write a bibliography.

• They do not paraphrase sufficiently.

• They write in a different language.

• They use too many direct quotes.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Grammar and punctuation.

• Writing essays.

• The art of paraphrasing.

• Research methods.

What is the risk of not paraphrasing sufficiently?

• Increased word count.

• Plagiarism issues.

• Better understanding of the text.

• Improved writing skills.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Writing essays.

• The art of paraphrasing.

• Research methods.

• Grammar and punctuation.

What is the risk of not paraphrasing sufficiently?

• Improved writing skills.

• Plagiarism issues.

• Better understanding of the text.

• Increased word count.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Research methods.

• Grammar and punctuation.

• The art of paraphrasing.

• Writing essays.

What is the risk of not paraphrasing sufficiently?

• Increased word count.

• Improved writing skills.

• Plagiarism issues.

• Better understanding of the text.

What is the first step in successful paraphrasing?

• Check your paraphrase with the original.

• Write down the main ideas from memory.

• Read the original passage multiple times.

• Rearrange the ideas in a different order.

What should you do after reading the original passage multiple times?

• Put the original passage away.

• Use direct quotations.

• Cite the original source.

• Start writing your paraphrase immediately.