Lake Superior College Student Code of Conduct
Scroll to Part 6 of the Student Code of Conduct Policy to find Academic Misconduct definitions and consequences.
Research Assignment Calculator
Print a research work timeline or have reminders emailed to you from the Research Assignment Calculator. This online assistant offers steps to organize your workload and includes valuable resources along the way!
Books
- MLA handbook for writers of research papers
Expanded, updated guidelines clarify the use and citation of online materials, including articles from subscription databases like EBSCO. The MLA documentation formats have not been changed in the sixth edition, but many guidelines have been added or refined.
• Location(s): LSC Library MAIN LB2369 .G53 2003
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LSC Videos
- Information Literacy: The Perils of Online Research
In a world of information overload, information literacy has become a survival skill. But what exactly does information literacy mean? With a focus on the Internet, this video explains how to conduct solid online research by collecting information in an organized, efficient, and ethical way. Professor Maurita Holland of the University of Michigan School of Information provides expert commentary and guidance on a range of research activities, including evaluating the credibility of Web content, documenting online sources, and paraphrasing—not copying—the words of others. Additionally, a high school teacher and a graduate student demonstrate real-world examples to reinforce the challenges and rewards of online research. The consequences of plagiarism and shaky facts are emphasized.(Streaming video: 21 minutes)
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- Writing a Great Research Paper:
(67 minute) DVD. "With today’s busy schedules and tight deadlines, sometimes even the best scholars can be tempted to cut corners! This timely program teaches students to appreciate and demonstrate academic integrity when writing research papers. You’ll learn how to evaluate materials, reference sources appropriately, and avoided inadvertent plagiarism and other common scholarship mistakes"--Container.
• Location(s): CIRCULATING MEDIA LB2369 .W75 2007
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Databases
- Academic Search Premier
Ebsco's largest database includes full text of thousands of scholarly publications across all academic disciplines. Updated daily.
- Professional Collection
Designed for the educator, this database has full text for education journals across a variety of fields. Updated daily.
Websites: definitions, exercises & handouts
- Avoiding Plagiarism
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue's comprehensive plagiarism site. Includes exercises for students.
- Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism:
This seven page PDF file from The Council of Writing Program Administrators(WPA) discusses reasons for plagiarism and tips instructors may use to avoid it. Licensed through Creative Commons for duplication.
- PAPER TOOLS PRO™
Online software allows students to enter, organize and analyze notes for signs of plagiarism. Site also includes citation assistance. One year free subscription currently available.
- Plagiarism.org
Website offers tips, guidelines and suggestions for dealing with plagiarism. Also includes printable handouts!
Websites for Detection
- PlagiarismDetect
Free (for now) online plagiarism detector. Must sign up with a user name and password.
- Plagiarism Resource Site
University of Virginia's Plagiarism site offers free downloadable software that allows users to compare documents.
- Turnitin
Popular plagiarism detection service. They offer free trials for one month, up to 25 papers. Individual licenses are $150, which cover up to 150 reports for one year.
Online Tutorials
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