Students place little value on the honesty of research, according to a new study of cheating at Universities Lane 2005.

1. This breaking news from last weeks Australian 22 February 2006: Students place little value on the honesty of research, according to a new study of cheating at Universities� (Lane, B 2005). This will probably come as little surprise to you - according to this study based in 4 unnamed QLD universities � Students were "relatively well informed" about the extent of cheating�. I am here to tell you that this university takes it seriously! I am going to be focuses on just one aspect of academic dishonesty � PLAGIARISM. And let you know there are ways to prevent or avoid PLAGIARISM.This breaking news from last weeks Australian 22 February 2006: Students place little value on the honesty of research, according to a new study of cheating at Universities� (Lane, B 2005). This will probably come as little surprise to you - according to this study based in 4 unnamed QLD universities � Students were "relatively well informed" about the extent of cheating�. I am here to tell you that this university takes it seriously! I am going to be focuses on just one aspect of academic dishonesty � PLAGIARISM. And let you know there are ways to prevent or avoid PLAGIARISM.

2. To acknowledge sources of information used in your assessment you need to apply a reference or citation style in your Reference list or bibliography and within the text of essays and reports. [This is for use in the classroom when introducing the concept of reference lists/bibliographies and plagiarism. It is designed to be customised by you (the teacher) to suit your needs in the classroom].To acknowledge sources of information used in your assessment you need to apply a reference or citation style in your Reference list or bibliography and within the text of essays and reports. [This is for use in the classroom when introducing the concept of reference lists/bibliographies and plagiarism. It is designed to be customised by you (the teacher) to suit your needs in the classroom].

3. OVERVIEW This session will cover: Plagiarism Where to get help Referencing styles Library resources Details needed to cite a book/article/non-book items The session covers the following information and should take about an hourThe session covers the following information and should take about an hour

4. PLAGIARISM DEFINED Presentation of another's intellectual output as your own Submitting another�s work without acknowledgement Quoting or paraphrasing without acknowledgement Using information from the Internet without acknowledgement Submitting your assignments (even if referenced) more than once Copying layout & structures from texts Copying diagrams Copying graphics/animation/multimedia/sound without acknowledgement Referencing the inclusion of other people's ideas, theories or findings into your own work is an essential requirement, to help you avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is failing to acknowledge another author's ideas, theories or findings (Germov 2000). [Go through slide] These definitions are taken from VU�s Plagiarism policy which is available on the University Intranet and on the SLU websiteReferencing the inclusion of other people's ideas, theories or findings into your own work is an essential requirement, to help you avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is failing to acknowledge another author's ideas, theories or findings (Germov 2000). [Go through slide] These definitions are taken from VU�s Plagiarism policy which is available on the University Intranet and on the SLU website

5. PLARIARISM POLICY Policy is available on the University Intranet It outlines the procedure followed if a student is found to have plagiarised material The University takes plagiarism SERIOUSLY Explain where to get a copy of the policy - http://wcf.vu.edu.au/GovernancePolicy/PDF/POA040915000.PDF. You could mention Newcastle universities experience where an academic took the University to the NSW Independent Commission against corruption for its failure to handle a case of plagiarism and the commission found the University was at fault. Explain where to get a copy of the policy - http://wcf.vu.edu.au/GovernancePolicy/PDF/POA040915000.PDF. You could mention Newcastle universities experience where an academic took the University to the NSW Independent Commission against corruption for its failure to handle a case of plagiarism and the commission found the University was at fault.

6. WHERE TO GET HELP Student Learning Services (SLS) provides information on how to avoid plagiarism. Both concurrent assistance [TAFE] and the SLU offer support to students who need help to avoid plagiarism for example how to paraphrase and quote. You can see examples of good and bad practice on this website.Student Learning Services (SLS) provides information on how to avoid plagiarism. Both concurrent assistance [TAFE] and the SLU offer support to students who need help to avoid plagiarism for example how to paraphrase and quote. You can see examples of good and bad practice on this website.

7. ACADEMICHONESTY A commitment to giving credit to the true originator or creator of any knowledge is a core value in scholarship, where the products are often intangible and in the public domain (Victoria University 2005). Academic honesty is important to the integrity of the VU. It is important that we give credit where credit is due and it is a core value of any academic institute. Academic honesty is important to the integrity of the VU. It is important that we give credit where credit is due and it is a core value of any academic institute.

8. REFERENCING & STYLES We expect you to use [insert faculty/school style name] Information on how to apply styles is available: Library provides a 4 page guide to HARVARD Library also links to an e-copy of the LITTLE BLACK BOOK Library website - click link REFERENCING & STYLES We can organise a training session with the library if you would like. Is anyone interested? To find referencing style manuals go to the library website and click referencing & styles. Guides to Harvard, APA, legal and others are available. This site also links information on plagiarismWe can organise a training session with the library if you would like. Is anyone interested? To find referencing style manuals go to the library website and click referencing & styles. Guides to Harvard, APA, legal and others are available. This site also links information on plagiarism

9. REFERENCING & STYLES This links to a number of different styles. Remember in this course we use the [insert style name].This links to a number of different styles. Remember in this course we use the [insert style name].

10. HINTS &TIPS Photocopy title page/publication details page (its verso) and/or; Write the details down when you START to read a new resource Work on your reference list AS YOU GO DON�T leave it to the very end! LIBRARY CATALOGUE ENTRY can help you identify the details required Be consistent Try using a checklist Here are some hints to keep you on track with your reference list. It is important to use [insert name]. When using a referencing style it is really important to apply the style consistently Verso (The left page of an open book, when it is open and facing the reader. The back of a leaf. Also called the reverse)Here are some hints to keep you on track with your reference list. It is important to use [insert name]. When using a referencing style it is really important to apply the style consistently Verso (The left page of an open book, when it is open and facing the reader. The back of a leaf. Also called the reverse)

11. BIBLIOGRAPHY ORREFERENCE LIST Terminology varies depending on discipline Terms often used interchangeably Both must include all sources cited or referenced in the text of your assignment It is important to refer to the [insert style guide name] for more details.It is important to refer to the [insert style guide name] for more details.

12. DETAILSNEEDED FOR A REFERENCE LIST FOR A BOOK The details required, in order, are: name(s) of author(s), editor(s), compiler(s) or the institution responsible year of publication title of publication and subtitle if any series title and individual volume, if any edition, if other than the first publisher place of publication page number(s) if applicable When collecting information about the material you read or will be citing in your assessment. You need to ensure you have all the following information. For a book you need... [In the lower text box insert and an example in your Faculty/School recommended style � also provide students with a copy of the title page and its� verso. Get the students individually to identify the different elements.] [To open the PDF click on the icon]When collecting information about the material you read or will be citing in your assessment. You need to ensure you have all the following information. For a book you need... [In the lower text box insert and an example in your Faculty/School recommended style � also provide students with a copy of the title page and its� verso. Get the students individually to identify the different elements.] [To open the PDF click on the icon]

13. EXAMPLEBOOK Give students another example and get group to create a citation for a book in the Faculty/School style. Get an volunteer to write their answer on the whiteboard and/or discuss as required.] Display answer and discussGive students another example and get group to create a citation for a book in the Faculty/School style. Get an volunteer to write their answer on the whiteboard and/or discuss as required.] Display answer and discuss

14. EXAMPLEBOOK Give students another example and get group to create a citation for a book in the Faculty/School style. Get an volunteer to write their answer on the whiteboard. Discuss as required.] [Click on icon to open file] Display answer and discussGive students another example and get group to create a citation for a book in the Faculty/School style. Get an volunteer to write their answer on the whiteboard. Discuss as required.] [Click on icon to open file] Display answer and discuss

15. DETAILSNEEDED FOR A REFERENCE LIST FOR NON-BOOK ITEMS The details required, in order, are: name(s) of author(s), editor(s), compiler(s) or the institution responsible year of publication title of publication and subtitle if any series title and individual volume, if any edition, if other than the first Format for eg. video recording, CD-ROM publisher place of publication page number(s) if applicable Include the type of medium for eg. if referring to a CD-ROM, video recording, DVD etc� Note that details you need may only be available by watching the video or DVD. [In the lower text box insert and example in your Faculty/School recommended style] Include the type of medium for eg. if referring to a CD-ROM, video recording, DVD etc� Note that details you need may only be available by watching the video or DVD. [In the lower text box insert and example in your Faculty/School recommended style]

16. DETAILSNEEDED FOR A REFERENCE LIST FOR AN ARTICLE The details required, in order are: name(s) of author(s) of the article year of publication title of article title of journal/periodical/magazine volume number issue (or part) number page number(s) [In the lower text box insert and example in your Faculty/School recommended style] Notice the sentence style capitalisation of the Magazine title [Again you can provide sample copies for students to identify the elements and create a citation) [In the lower text box insert and example in your Faculty/School recommended style] Notice the sentence style capitalisation of the Magazine title [Again you can provide sample copies for students to identify the elements and create a citation)

17. DETAILSNEEDED FOR A REFERENCE LIST FOR ELECTRONIC SOURCES � name(s) of author(s) or the organisation responsible for document, web page or site year of publication of document, creation of page/site or date last revised. Note: if you cannot establish the date of publication, use n.d. (no date) title of document or page, if applicable edition, if other than first type of medium, if necessary name and place of the publisher, sponsor or host of the source date item viewed web page or site address, or name of database on internet (if applicable) This includes sources from electronic databases, electronic journals or other sources from the Internet [In the lower text box insert and example in your Faculty/School recommended style] This includes sources from electronic databases, electronic journals or other sources from the Internet [In the lower text box insert and example in your Faculty/School recommended style]

18. SOFTWARE Software is available to help you create your bibliographies/reference lists Endnote and RefWorks Ask at the Service Desk for more information Suitable if you have large numbers of reference citations to manager This software does take some time to learn to use effectively

19. Turnitin www.turnitin.com Ask your teacher about whether your class is using Turnitin A website that checks for plagiarism Explain about Turnitin � how and if you are using it. It is plagiarism detection software for more information on Turnitin refer to: http://tls.vu.edu.au/SLED/QTIU/policies/plagiarism/turnitin.htmExplain about Turnitin � how and if you are using it. It is plagiarism detection software for more information on Turnitin refer to: http://tls.vu.edu.au/SLED/QTIU/policies/plagiarism/turnitin.htm

20. RESOURCES Germov, J 2000, Get great marks for your essays, 2nd edn, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, NSW. Style manual for authors, editors and printers, 2005, 6th edn, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra. Victoria University Library 2005, Harvard AGPS style: A guide to referencing sources used in assignments, viewed 1 August 2005, <http://w2.vu.edu.au/library/infolink/vrc/styles/files/HarvardAGPSstyleguide.pdf>.