Group Members: Ian, AJ, and Lillian
(Excerpts below are from the following text: Clines, R.H & Cobb, E. R. (2012)
Research Writing||Simplified, 7th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.)
- 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
inequities.
Student versions:
Is this plagiarism or not? Y or N
_____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).
Yes, this is plagiarism because the writer is pulling the exact sentence from the text without citing it.
In his intext citation, he didn’t mention the author’s name.
_____Global tensions and inequities 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).
Yes. Although he re-wrote it in his own words, he didn’t use the correct in-text citation.
_____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).
No.
_____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.
Yes, because the in-text citation is incorrect.
_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).
Yes, because he didn’t use the information therefore he doesn’t need to quote.
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.
Yes, this is plagiarism because he didn’t mention the source he got his information from and he forgot to put the author’s name.
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).
It isn’t plagiarism because not only did they re-write the text in their own words, but they also provided correct in-text.
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”).
Yes, because they didn’t use in-text citations correctly.
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