Definition: Plagiarism by paraphrase or summary occurs when you present ideas from a source in your own words but fail to document the source properly.
Paraphrasing: Involves rephrasing ideas from a source without using the exact words. It allows for summarizing and synthesizing material into a new formulation.
How to Properly Paraphrase
Use Your Own Language: Except for common vocabulary or technical terms.
Use Your Own Structure: Present the material in a unique format and structure.
Documentation: Always cite the source even if the words are your own to acknowledge that the ideas are sourced.
Examples of Paraphrasing
Incorrect Paraphrasing: Striking out and replacing a few words from the original text is not paraphrasing. Example:
Original words are struck out and new, italicized words are added intermittently.
Material in red shows verbatim text, which is not correct.
Correct Paraphrasing:
Summarize the source without looking at it.
Ensure you do not use more than three words from the source in sequence.
Avoid closely following the structure of the source.
Example slide: Proper paraphrase showed content in a new way, with minimal overlap of expected technical terms.
Avoiding Paraphrase Plagiarism
Proper Citations:
Paraphrase citations require an in-text citation and a bibliographic entry, but not quotation marks.
Example shown with adequate paraphrasing compared to source material.
Common vocabulary like "Paul" and "Third Missionary Journey" are acceptable as they are expected terminology.
The student used their own structure and presentation.
Included footnote for the in-text citation and bibliographic entry in the bibliography.
Conclusion
Key Strategies: Understand the source thoroughly, use your own words and structure, and properly cite every idea from the source.
Assessment: Assess your understanding of paraphrase plagiarism to ensure compliance with academic integrity.