Stebbin’s article discussed what plagiarism is and how it can be avoided. The article shows how no matter if plagiarism is intentional or unintentional, it is never dismissed and is always very serious. It discusses how if you take time and take notes with citations properly you can avoid missing citations in your research. Also, it shows that you should avoid using too many quotations or paraphrasing incorrectly.
I have previously read about these topics in ENG201, and this article just backed up everything that I previously have learned. I brushed up on good note taking procedures such as putting everything from the original source in another color, to avoid copyrights infringement. I also have heard over and over from different professor to avoid quotations unless necessary, so this article further discussed this too.
This reading is very relevant to a class on information and research because research is ineffective if it is not done properly with citations that credit the original author’s research and writing. Information needs to be studied and learned and then one can apply their own viewpoint, and learning how to properly take notes and use sources will effectively help this process.
I can apply this to my life because in the article it showed respectable people who have gotten into trouble with plagiarism. As a student I need to constantly be aware of copyright rules, and citations, so as to use my time effectively and not have to worry about making a mistake that could cost my education at a well renowned university.
This relates to what I learned in ENG201 because I connect this article to the tactics I have used on all of my past research papers. This reminds me to take precautionary measures, because with copyright and plagiarism a second chance isn’t usually given.
