The Avoiding Plagiarism tutorial defines plagiarism and introduces students to the concepts behind proper citation practices. It is designed to be completed in about 30 minutes. It consists of a series of videos that include interviews with Langara faculty that describe experiences with and consequences of plagiarism.
By the end of the tutorial, students should be able to
- define plagiarism
- recognize plagiarism in their own work and others’ work
- identify the three main citation styles used at Langara College
- cite their sources in-text and in their bibliography/references/works cited page
- integrate sources into papers using quotations and paraphrasing
- understand the consequences of plagiarism at Langara College.
The tutorial contains five modules:
- Plagiarism defined
- Citing your sources
- Writing your paper
- Langara's Code of Academic Conduct
- Finding help when you need it
Comprehension is tested using four quizzes at the end of modules 1, 2, 3, and 5. These quizzes add up to a mark out of ten.
