Question

f2f lab 1 part 1: plagiarism report sheet
name tocara johnson
instructor
section
partner jessilyn holt
complete as many questions as you can during the lab meeting. you will need to upload your responses and work into the appropriate assignment on d2l. to do so, go to the quizzes tab on d2l, scroll to the worksheet section and select the \worksheet_plagiarism\ assignment. answer the questions to earn credit for this worksheet.
analysis of jim’s case
in your group, discuss and answer the following questions (10 pts per question, even if it is part of a 2 - part question. for example, question 7a is worth 10 pts and question 7b is 10 pts.):

1. what about jim’s actions are unethical? (select all that apply on d2l)

a) jim and his partner have almost identical reports
b) jim was not shocked at the plagiarism concern from professor hernandez
c) jim did not think he did anything wrong
d) jim does not understand what plagiarism is, and that copying and pasting from sources (although referenced) is not allowed.
e) he had errors in his calculations

1. what could jim have done when writing the lab report to prevent the plagiarism? (select all that apply on d2l)

a) rephrase passage in his own words independently (and still reference the material)
b) write passage ensuring no more than 3 words in a row similar to a source material or lab partner
c) write passage with same answers as lab partner
d) check with the instructor to determine if his approach was appropriate
e) write passage close to analysis of your lab partner. it is ok for partners to have close responses

1. what is your definition of plagiarism? (multiple choice on d2l)

a) copying someone else’s work (consciously or subconsciously) and passing it as your own
b) wrongful appropriation (stealing) another person’s work
c) not employing ethical practices for collecting and analyzing lab data
d) all of the above

Explanation:

1. Having almost identical reports with a partner is unethical as it shows lack of independent work. Not being shocked at plagiarism concerns, not thinking one did wrong, and misunderstanding plagiarism are also unethical attitudes. Errors in calculations are not related to plagiarism ethics.
2. Rephrasing in one's own words, writing independently while still referencing, and checking with the instructor are good ways to prevent plagiarism. Writing with the same answers as a partner or closely to a partner's analysis can lead to plagiarism.
3. Plagiarism encompasses copying someone else's work, wrongful appropriation, and not following ethical practices in presenting work. So all the given definitions are correct.

Answer:

1. a, b, c, d
2. a, b, e
3. d