Title: New Can't Say You Didn't Know (Juillet 2021)
Course: Academic Integrity: Can't say you didn't know

Tip 2 - Citing / Referencing Sources

      The in-text reference - also called a citation - is included in the text or oral presentation immediately after the quotation or paraphrase. It only includes the last name(s) of the author(s) (without first name or initials). In written work, also include the publication date and the page number of the quotation with a list of sources at the end of your document.

- Example with a quotation : According to Rose, “During this recent period, these labour and employment relations underwent significant transformations. They are increasingly asymmetrical" (1998, p.221).

      When using a source from the internet, if no author or date is mentioned, write the name of the organization or person responsible for the production of the document (webpage, website, etc.) and the last date the page was updated or w.d (meaning without date).

- Example with a paraphrase : The objectives of the program are the following: promoting the development of sufficient knowledge to adequately support students (Québec, Ministère de l'Éducation, du loisir et du sport, 2007).

Read the following four (4) statements and choose "True" or "False" to verify your understanding.

TIP 1 - How to Paraphrase

When writing or speaking, if you want to use an author's idea, you can paraphrase.

Paraphrasing is using your own words to share someone's ideas. You are not just changing the vocabulary or sentence structure / grammar. Use the following strategies to help you develop this skill.

1.    Read and understand before you paraphrase.

2.    Don’t look at the original when you are saying or writing your paraphrase.

3.    Use vocabulary you know.

4.   Tell a friend what you want to say.

5.    Always cite the source.

TIP 3 - Be Careful When Getting Help

Often students need help presenting their ideas, but it is never ok to hand in something that you did not produce.  If you ask someone to edit your work, they should not correct your mistakes or change your writing. They might suggest something is unclear, but you should correct it and clarify your ideas yourself.

Remember that you can always ask for help at the Centre d’aide en langues modernes.

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas, either entirely or in part, and presenting them as your own or without indicating the source. Click Règlement 18 for UQAM regulations.

This exercise will take 5-10 minutes to complete, presenting 3 tips and 10 questions. After each question, click "check" to verify your answer.

When you are ready to start, click the blue button "Next page".

Q: YES or NO

I understand the information presented in the Can’t Say you Didn’t Know exercise, and accept responsibility for reading UQAM’s policy on academic integrity: règlement 18.  [...]
A: YES
Gap 1 offers: YES; NO

Q: How do you paraphrase properly?
- change the difficult vocabulary to synonyms and cite the source (This is still plagiarism. You need to rephrase the idea entirely to demonstrate your understanding. Try again.)
- change the wording, but you don’t need to cite the source (This is still plagiarism. You must always cite the source! Try again.)
- change some of the wording, but you can use some of the same phrases as the original (This is still plagiarism. You need to rephrase the idea entirely to demonstrate your understanding. Try again.)
- give the same idea as the original, but use your own style and say it in your own words, with a mention of the source (That's right! By paraphrasing you demonstrate your understanding and your language skills.)
A: give the same idea as the original, but use your own style and say it in your own words, with a mention of the source

Q: When you want to use someone's ideas, or paraphrase an idea, you need to identify (cite) the source.
- True (That's right! When you borrow a phrase or an idea, you need to include a reference to the source.)
- False (In fact, when you borrow a phrase or an idea, you must include a reference to the source. Try again to select the correct answer.)
A: True

Q: If you use quotation marks (“ “), you don’t need to cite the source.
- True (When you borrow a phrase or an idea, you must always include where this information came from.)
- False (When you borrow a phrase or an idea, you must always include where this information came from. Try again and select the correct answer.)
A: False

Q: When you use information from the Internet, you don’t need to use a reference.
- True (Yes, you must always cite the source.)
- False (You must always cite the source!)
A: False

Q: It is not possible to plagiarize yourself.
- True (It is possible to self-plagiarize! “Recycling” or reusing an assignment that you have submitted for evaluation in another course or at another academic institution is self-plagiarism and is an academic offence, unless you have permission to do so from the teacher. ( Règlement 18 - 2.2c))
- False (Indeed! “Recycling” or reusing an assignment that you have submitted for evaluation in another course or at another academic institution is self-plagiarism and is an academic offence, unless you have permission to do so from the teacher. ( Règlement 18 - 2.2c))
A: False

Q: If a student uses Google translate to change someone’s words from another language into English, it isn’t plagiarism.
- True (Not true! Translation technology may help you with vocabulary, but you aren't demonstrating your understanding and you will still need to verify the accuracy of the translation. Again, make sure you cite the source.)
- False (Good for you! Translation technology may help you with vocabulary, but you aren't demonstrating your understanding and you will still need to verify the accuracy of the translation. Again, make sure you cite the source.)
A: False

Q: If you are not able to paraphrase properly, it's ok to use a quotation.
- True (Correct! If it is difficult for you to paraphrase an idea, a short quotation is another option, but try to avoid quoting more than one or two sentences. Paraphrasing is a skill that you will learn in speaking and writing classes.)
- False (Actually, it is a good idea to use a short quotation if an idea is difficult to paraphrase, but avoid quoting more than one or two sentences. Paraphrasing is a skill that you will learn in speaking and writing classes.)
A: True

Q: Consider the vocabulary and sentence structure in the following two examples.

Do you think the same student wrote these sentences?

- Health care helps people. All people must have health care. In the future everybody will have health care.
- Despite the development of modern society, health care still remains the basic right of citizens.

If yes, click "true".  If no, click "false".
- True (In fact, the first example is very simple in vocabulary and style, and the second example is much more sophisticated. A teacher might suspect plagiarism.)
- False (Correct! The first example is very simple in vocabulary and style, and the second example is much more sophisticated. A teacher might suspect plagiarism.)
A: False

Q: When working on a group assignment, it’s not ok to copy from another student in your group and submit it as your own work.
- True (Yes, it's ok to consult with peers, but it is never ok to copy. Always reflect before responding in your own words.)
- False (No! It is never ok to copy. For every answer, after consulting with peers, always reflect before responding with your own words.)
A: True

Q: Repercussions

If I didn’t know I was plagiarising or didn’t understand, I will not be punished.
- True (You can't say you didn't know! It’s your responsibility to be informed about academic integrity and to avoid plagiarism. NB.All suspected cases of plagiarism are taken seriously and must be reported by the teacher.)
- False (You have clearly understood that it’s your responsibility to be informed about academic integrity and to avoid plagiarism. NB.All suspected cases of plagiarism are taken seriously and must be reported by the teacher.)
A: False

Q: Identity Confirmation:

I confirm that I am the person completing all of my assignments for evaluation in this course.
 Je confirme que je suis la personne qui effectue tous mes travaux pour évaluation dans ce cours. [...]
A: YES
Gap 1 offers: YES; NO

Q: Identity Confirmation:

I am the person completing all of my assignments for evaluation in this course. [...]
A: YES
Gap 1 offers: YES; NO

Infosphere

For more information about paraphrasing, you can consult UQAM's resource page: Infosphere.

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For more information about citing sources, you can consult UQAM's resource page: Infosphere.

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For more information about translating, you can consult UQAM's resource page at Infosphere.

For more information about working in groups, you can consult UQAM's resource page at Infosphere.