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What is plagiarism?
Many people think of plagiarism as copying another's work, or borrowing someone else's original ideas. But terms like
"copying" and "borrowing" can disguise the seriousness of the offense: According to the Merriam-Webster Online
Dictionary, to “plagiarize” means... READ MORE
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Education tips on plagiarism prevention
The most important steps in preventing plagiarism are those taken to address its causes. The strategies in this
section are intended as guidelines to help you: 1) become aware of the reasons plagiarism occurs; 2) identify the
different forms of plagiarism; 3) integrate plagiarism prevention techniques into your courses... READ MORE
Types of plagiarism
Anyone who has written or graded a paper knows that plagiarism is not always a black and white issue. The
boundary between plagiarism and research is often unclear. Learning to recognize the various forms of plagiarism,
especially the more ambiguous ones, is an important step towards... READ MORE
Plagiarism FAQ
Plagiarism in the information age is not always a cut and dry issue. Read on to find answers for frequently asked
questions about plagiarism and its consequences. What is plagiarism? Simply put, plagiarism is the use of another's
original words or ideas as though they were your own... READ MORE
How do I cite sources?
This depends on what type of work you are writing, how you are using the borrowed material, and the expectations of
your instructor. First, you have to think about how you want to identify your sources. If your sources are very
important to your ideas, you should mention ... READ MORE
What is citation?
A "citation" is the way you tell your readers that certain material in your work came from another source. It also gives
your readers the information necessary to find that source again, including: information about the author, the title of
the work, the name and location of the company that published your copy of the... READ MORE
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Facts About Plagiarism
Here are some recent findings reguarding plagiarism:
A study by The Center for Academic Integrity found that almost 80% of college students admit to cheating at least
once.
According to a survey by the Psychological Record 36% of undergraduates have admitted to plagiarizing written
material.
A poll conducted by US News and World Reports found that 90% of students believe that cheaters are either never
caught or have never been appropriately disciplined.
The State of Americans: This Generation and the Next (Free Press, July 1996) states that 58.3% of high school
students let someone else copy their work in 1969, and 97.5% did so in 1989... READ MORE
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- Virtual Conference Webinar Series
- Plagiarism in the Digital Age: Voices from the Front Lines: Watch the recording of either or both 75-minute moderated discussions with experts. Access a range of free related resources that help high school and college administrators, faculty, and lib...
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- We build better writers. We are the world’s leading academic plagiarism prevention solution and originality checking tool.
- iThenticate
- Plagiarism prevention and content protection for publishers, corporations, law firms, and more.
- WriteCheck
- Finally, Turnitin for students. Avoid accidental plagiarism. Student can now use the #1 plagiarism prevention checker.
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- Turnitin for Admissions is used help verify the authenticity of undergraduate and graduate application documents.
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104 Unit 2: The Three-Stop Writing Process 5: Completing Business Messages 105
Use Lists and Bullets to Clarify and Emphasize An effective alternative to using conventional sentences is to set off important ideas in a – a series of words, names, or other items. Lists can show the sequence of your ideas, heighten their impact visually, and increase the likelihood that readers will find your key points. In addition, lists simplify complex subjects, highlight the main point, ease the skimming process for busy readers, and give them a breather. Consider the difference between the following two approaches to the same information:
Narrative Owning your own business has many advantages. One is the ease of establishment. Another advantage is the satisfaction of working for yourself. As a sole proprietor, you also have the advantage of privacy because you do not have to reveal your information or plans to anyone.
List Owning your own business has three advantages: • Ease of establishment • Satisfaction of working for yourself • Privacy of information
When creating a list, you can separate items with numbers, letters, or bullets (a general term for any kind of graphical element that precedes each item). Bullets are generally preferred over numbers, unless the list is in some logical sequence or ranking, or specific list items will be referred to later on. Lists are easier to locate and read if the entire numbered or bulleted section is set off by extra space before and after, as the preceding examples demonstrate. Furthermore, when using lists, make sure to introduce them clearly so that people know what they’re about to read. Bibliography: Courtland L., B., & John V., T. (2007). Completing Business Messages. In D. Parker, R.
Butera, & M. Boos (Eds.), Business Communication Essentials (3rd ed., pp. 104- 105). Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.
1Lists are effective tools for highlighting and simplifying material.
Simplified Format
Month Day, Year To: Recipient’s Name From: Author’s Name Initials Subject: 3-5 Key Words Contact Information • If there are multiple recipients, list the names in alphabetical order according to last name. • You can also include a “CC” line below the “To” line and list the names of your secondary audience--that is, people who may be interested in the memo but are not directly responsible for responding to it. • After the sender’s name, it is customary for the sender to write her/his initials next to name on the memo. This acts as a signal that the sender has verified and approved the memo content. Organization Of Ideas • Confine your memo to a single purpose • Begin your memo with the main idea. • Elaborate on your main point in the body of the memorandum. Consider using bullets to clarify information. • Close your memo with an invitation for further discussion and how you can be contacted. • Do not use a closing salutation for a memo, as you do with a letter. • Do not sign the bottom of the memo Margins and Spacing • The margins for a typical memo are a 1 to a 1.5 inch left margin, a 5/8 to a 1 inch right margin, and 1 inch margin at the top and bottom of the paper. • Margins may be adjusted slightly to make your memo fit on one page, or to space the information so that page breaks do not happen at awkward places. • Create a straight, left margin. All paragraphs and headings should be lined up with the left margin. This is referred to as block-style paragraphs. It isn’t necessary to indent the first line of a paragraph. • Single space within each paragraph of a memo. • Double space between paragraphs. • Skip three lines between headings. Headings
Simplified Format
• If your memo is more than two or three paragraphs, including headings can be helpful for your reader. • Be sure to use headings that capture the key topic of that section and capitalize each major word of the heading. • Bolding or underlining the heading will help the visual design of your memo.
Memo # 1: Culture's Impact on Communication In a properly formatted memo addressed to your instructor (memo design) discuss the importance of understanding the opportunities and challenges of intercultural communication. In order to prepare this memo properly, you will need to review your text, prior to beginning this assignment. Be certain to properly reference your sources. Month Day, Year To: Insert Instructor's Name, Title From: Insert Your Name (use italic fonts for your initials) Subject: Culture's Impact on Communication Introduction/Opening: Begin your memo with an introductory paragraph explaining the importance of understanding the opportunities and challenges of intercultural communication. Body/Discussion: In the body of your memo, briefly explain the differences between high-‐context and low-‐context cultures and how cultures around the world vary widely in the role that context play in communication. Continue the body of memo by explaining how culture affects business communication. Create a bulleted list with recommendations. Please refer to creating lists and bullets to clarify and emphasize. Conclusion/Closing: Begin your closing paragraph with a courteous transition and a brief summary of the message's content. Conclude your memo with by indicating how the reader may contact you if he/she has questions about the content of the memo.

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