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Honesty: The Ethics of Information Use *
Plagiarism:  "Avoiding Plagiarism" - This OWL site (Online Writing Lab - Purdue University) is designed for college students but works as well for high school.  The handout defines plagiarism, tells when to credit sources, explains ways to make sure you are safe, and provides exercises to test knowledge of plagiarism.

H

Honor other's work, understand copyright.
  • Always cite your sources.
  • Never 'copy and paste" and call it your own.
O
Original thinking, not plagiarism.
  • Put your notes in your own words.
  • Highlight quotations in your notes so that you'll know them when you write.
N
Need privacy? There is no privacy on the internet.
  • Always follow 'Acceptable Use Policies.'
  • Keep passwords private.
E
Evaluate your sources.
  • Be critical of all information on the internet.
  • Question authority, accuracy, and currency.
  • Use more than one source to validate information.
S
Safety is first. Err on the side of caution.
  • Never knowingly give personal information on the internet.
  • Use Chat Lines only with the permission of a teacher or parent.
T
Teachers and Librarians are there to help you.
  • When in doubt, ask for help from your teacher or librarian.
  • Use resource information provided in your school library.
Y
You are in control ... not the information.
  • Use your critical thinking skills throughout your research.
  • Create new ideas from information found.

* Adapted from the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians Association. Originally published in School Libraries in Canada, 20(4).

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West Essex Junior High School
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