April 6th- Plagiarism Activity

Is this plagiarism or not?

Excerpt from page 23 of an article in 2011 by William Ellis entitled “Culture in Transition.”

World problems such as poverty, pollution, war, and hunger are inherent in the 

current system of world order based on nation-states and economic competition. 

They can be solved if people know and understand one another on a global,

 grass-roots basis.  By developing people-to-people linkages irrespective of national 

borders, we can start to ameliorate global tensions and inequalities.

Is this plagiarism or not?  Y or N

 

__Y___William Ellis asserts that world problems such as poverty, pollution, war, and hunger are

inherent in the current system of world order based on nation-states and economic competition (p. 23).

All the words aare the same of the original one.

__Y___Global tensions and inequalities can be solved if people begin to help one another

 on a grass-roots basis, moving beyond the current world order of economic competition 

(Ellis 23). Incorrect citation

___N__Ellis (2011) argues that global problems are often a result of exploitation inherent in 

economic competition.  He contends that “grass roots….people-to people linkages  irrespective

of national borders” can do much to ease global tensions (p. 23). 

 

__Y___Economic competition is at the basis of many of the world’s problems (Ellis 23). Only by

 

seeing ourselves as a single family without the separation of national boundaries can world

 

tensions begin to be eased.  The year and page number are missing.

_Y___Ellis (2011) argues that world problems are caused by overpopulation and that the only

 

possible solution is an enforced tax on families who have more than one child (p. 23).

It’s plagiarism because these information are not in the original source.

 

Original Text: Alaska’s wetlands provide many benefits including: food and habitat for wildlife, fish and

 

shellfish species, natural products for human use and subsistence, shoreline erosion and sediment control, flood protection, and opportunities for recreation and esthetic appreciation.

Hall, Jonathan V., W. E. Frayer, and Bill O. Wilen.

Status of Alaska Wetlands.

4 Nov. 1997.Web. 12 Mar. 2011.

Student Version:

Alaskan wetlands offer advantages such as erosion and flood control, homes and food for wildlife, and natural beauty and products for humans’ benefit.

2.Original Text:

 

Assertive individuals tend to feel more in control of their lives, derive more satisfactions from their relationships and achieve their goals more often. They also will obtain more respect from, and inspire confidence in, those with whom they interact since they tend to be viewed as strong characters who will not be easily swayed.

Hargie, O., Saunders, C., & Dickson, D. (2000).

Social Skills in Interpersonal Communication.

 

London: Routledge, p. 271.

 

Student Version:Because they are not readily influenced, assertive people gain respect from others, and they

 

experience success in guiding their own lives, nurturing good relationships, and achieving their goals

 (Hargie, Saunders, and Dickson, 2000, p. 271).

 

3.Original Text:

A new to recycle bald tires has been developed by researchers at the University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station. Instead of hanging them on trees as swings, they’re using them as mulch around the base.

“Tires Return as Mulch.” Popular Mechanics 94.2 (2000): 22. LEXIX-NEXIS. Web. 31 July 2011.

Student Version:

A Popular Mechanics article notes that University of Georgia researchers have found a new

use for worn tires: instead of having them on trees as swings, they’re using them as mulch (“Tires Return”).

 

 

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