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Referencing and plagiarism (REF2.1)


Description

In this course, you will learn when and how to reference sources you use, what academic malpractice and plagiarism are, and how to avoid them. It is an essential course for everybody who wants to do the PDQ, and also if you teach higher grade levels (A level and IB).

Content
  • Section 1 - Introduction
  • Referencing and plagiarism - intro to the course
  • Indicate your pre-course confidence level
  • Set your goals for the course
  • Section 2 - What are referencing, academic malpractice and plagiarism?
  • KWL chart (section 2 beginning)
  • Referencing and plagiarism basics (presentation)
  • Key words
  • Practice 2.1 - Examples of academic behaviour (interactive task)
  • Practice 2.2 - Further practice
  • KWL chart (section 2 end)
  • Section 3 - The mechanics of referencing
  • KWL chart (section 3 beginning)
  • Pre-assessment - The mechanics of referencing
  • Research
  • Practice 3.1: When do we reference?
  • Practice 3.2: How do we reference?
  • Pre-assessment revised - The mechanics of referencing (with key)
  • KWL chart (section 3 end)
  • Section 4 - PARAPHRASING, QUOTING AND SUMMARISING
  • KWL chart (section 4 beginning)
  • Practice 4.1 - Writing in your own words (intro)
  • Practice 4.2 - Writing in your own words (practice)
  • Practice 4.3 - Submit your work
  • KWL chart (section 4 end)
  • Section 5 - How to spot referencing mistakes
  • How to spot referencing mistakes
  • Section 6 - Reflection and course feedback
  • Review your aims + reflection
  • Action plan
  • End-of-course survey
  • Section 7 - Final assignment
  • Final assignment
  • Congratulations
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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