...Plagiarism is a crime that can have you expelled from a school. This is the knowledge that most people attain when entering high school. They are then forced to write a research paper while not understanding the full breadth of plagiarism and what all it encompasses. Some do not even know how to insert proper citation and bibliography. This leads many children into unknowingly committing plagiarism every year. Students do not understand what the act of plagiarism is and how it impacts not only them, but other students as well. Plagiarism is “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own, to use (another's production) without crediting the source, to commit literary theft, or to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.”( http:plagiarism.org / What is Plagiarism?) Students think it’s just copying or borrowing, but it’s much more serious. The doubt may come into mind of whether words or ideas can really be stolen. The U. S. Government says that in accordance with copyright laws these words and ideas are “intellectual property” (http:plagiarism.org / What is Plagiarism?) and are protected under these laws. Almost anything where it can be questioned if it’s ok to do is plagiarism. “Turning in someone else’s work, copying words from someone without giving credit, failing to put a quotation in quotation marks, giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation, changing words but copying the sentence structure...
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...Academic Honesty The following required paper will serve as a rough guide in what academic honesty is and how to prevent it. This will also outline what is included in plagiarism and general dishonesty, possible reasons why there may be a downfall in this area and ways to protect the student from falling into the plagiarism trap. Ways for students and faculty to foster academic integrity will also be discussed. Academic honesty is important in academics at any level. There are two main reasons for keeping academic integrity intact and they are to stop students from misrepresenting others works as their own and to cite original works giving the source the proper credit. It is important for students to understand the impact that dishonesty has on the educational process. It is also an integrity issue that encompasses the faculty and students as a whole. Academic honesty is the responsibility of all students and faculty. There are so many ways that students can be morally and lawfully dishonest in a college setting, but the student then needs to understand what exactly academic dishonesty is and in what ways they violate the code of conduct put forth by all universities. Academic honesty includes staying away from these dishonest acts: cheating plagiarism (Plagiarism is to present someone else’s work, ideas, creativity sayings as your own ) copying or copy and pasting from the Internet altering authorized academic records helping other students to perform an act of academic dishonesty...
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...Academic Honesty The following required paper will serve as a rough guide in what academic honesty is and how to prevent it. This will also outline what is included in plagiarism and general dishonesty, possible reasons why there may be a downfall in this area and ways to protect the student from falling into the plagiarism trap. Ways for students and faculty to foster academic integrity will also be discussed. Academic honesty is important in academics at any level. There are two main reasons for keeping academic integrity intact and they are to stop students from misrepresenting others works as their own and to cite original works giving the source the proper credit. It is important for students to understand the impact that dishonesty has on the educational process. It is also an integrity issue that encompasses the faculty and students as a whole. Academic honesty is the responsibility of all students and faculty. There are so many ways that students can be morally and lawfully dishonest in a college setting, but the student then needs to understand what exactly academic dishonesty is and in what ways they violate the code of conduct put forth by all universities. Academic honesty includes staying away from these dishonest acts: cheating plagiarism (Plagiarism is to present someone else’s work, ideas, creativity sayings as your own ) copying or copy and pasting from the Internet altering authorized academic records helping other students...
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...Stage Instructors: Laura E. Ellis, Kimiko Guthrie, Department of Theatre and Dance; Ms. Guthrie’s Office Hours: Mon 1-2pm and by appointment. Email through Blackboard. Ms. Ellis’ Office Hours: Wed 1 - 2:00p and by appointment. Email through Blackboard. Classroom: THEA 182 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines dance traditions and cultures from around the world in an exploration of the human search for meaning. From ritual dances that prepare us for weddings and wars, to social dances that reinforce cultural order, to artistic dance performances that express the human condition —dance is alive and evolving where we live. In this way, it tells the story of who we are and who we may become. In this course, you will learn how to think, read, watch, talk and write about dance. We will study world dance forms and artists in the context of spirituality, myth, folklore, history and music. We will also study the nature of the creative process in dance. As we examine dance traditions from around the world, we will study their influence on dance practices here in the Bay Area. Through active participation in dance activities (our daily ‘lab work’), you will gain firsthand knowledge of contemporary modern dance, a North American dance tradition that constantly grows in response to world dance, music and spiritual culture. This quarter our primary focus will be the African Diaspora and American Contemporary Dance. No previous dance experience is necessary for...
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...of Old-Earth Geology and its Ramifications for Life in the 21st Century” by Terry Mortenson at http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/tj/v18/n1/old-earth-geology. Then, during Module/Week 9, you will review the following article: “East Africa’s Great Rift Valley: A Complex Rift System” by James Wood and Alex Guth at http://geology.com/articles/east-africa-rift.shtml. Content In general, each Journal Article Review must contain an introductory paragraph, the body of the work, and a conclusion. In terms of the body, the following items must be discussed: 1. Brief overview of the theme of the article and its main points. 2. Strengths of the article. Answer questions such as: a. What did the author do well? b. Were any points made exceptionally clear? c. Did the author write with concision and precision? 3. Weaknesses of the article. Answer questions such as: a. What erroneous assumptions does the author make, if any? b. Are any factual errors made in the article? c. Is the scientific method violated in any way? d. Could the author have stated his/her case better? 4. Remember, every article has weaknesses. You are expected to discuss some of these. Failure to identify any weaknesses in your Journal Article Reviews will negatively affect your grade. Outline Use the following outline when writing your papers. Each point on the below outline must be...
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...Plagiarism Abstract: Plagiarism is theft. There are many forms that plagiarism can take, but the results are the same. Students plagiarize for many reasons, some innocent, some not so much so. Time management and study skills are essential tools to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism can, and should be, avoided on student’s behalf. Plagiarism The world-wide-web is exactly that, world wide. This means there is a veritable plethora of information about anyone or anything you can imagine as well as many websites where students sell their work to others for a small fee. Using these particular sites is not the problem; the fact that most of the time copy and paste are used next is. This is a form of plagiarism or using another’s work as your own. Plagiarism is a widespread problem in universities as well as online. In this essay, we will examine exactly what constitutes plagiarism, why plagiarism happens, and what the consequences of plagiarism can be. A group at the University of Missouri at Columbia School of Journalism says that plagiarism is: “The use of any part of another’s writing and passing it off as your own.”(Shotz, 2008). The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines plagiarism as “to steal and pass off (ideals or words of another) as one’s own: (another production) without crediting the source, present as new and original an ideal or product derived from an existing source.” When a student plagiarizes, he or she takes...
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...|Unit: |4 |Marketing Principles | | |Credit Value: | |15 credits | | |QCF Level 4 | |Unit Code: F/601/0556 | | |Assignment ref: 4/Term2/2012 | |Learning Outcomes: | | | |1 Understand the concept and process of marketing | | | |2 Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning | | | |3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mix | | | |4 Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts. | | | | |Learner’s Name: | | | ...
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...University of Phoenix Course Syllabus | | | |Course Prefix and Number: |MGT/521 | | | | |Course Title: |MANAGEMENT | | | | |Course Group Number: |MILMB0939 | | | | |Course Schedule: |Workshop 1 – 23 Sept 2009 | | | | | |Workshop 2 – 30 Sept 2009 | | ...
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...The Research Questions This empirical deductive research by Ho et al (2011) tried to develop a concrete generalization of the term "job passion" especially in the work context. Job passion was differentiated from other job attitudes such as; motivation, job satisfaction, job involvement and identification, workaholism and organizational commitment. They wish to also corroborate with other research on its different types - "harmonious and obsessive passion" and to further examine the effect of these types of job passion on work performance. By examining this effect, the authors want to justify that it is enhanced through the interaction of some mental elements called "cognitive engagement (comprising attention and absorption)" (p. 32). Their model therefore, is to create a cause and effect relationship between job passion and employee's work performance. However, finding a relationship would have been appropriate than a cause and effect. Theoretical Framework The research built on various recent researches, middle range theories and assumptions to provide answers to their questions. The concept of "entrepreneurial passion" was used to develop their concept of job passion (p. 28). They conceptualized job passion as "an attitude that comprises of both cognitive and affective elements which embody the strong inclination that one has towards one's job" (p. 28). Job passion is what you wake up joyfully to do, get excited about, enthusiastic and energized for and feel refreshed and...
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...NeVille Continuing Academic Success Academic success begins with knowing what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Going back to school after a long time can be frightening and intimidating however we are all capable of success by utilizing our strengths and being aware of our weaknesses. We have many skills that we can use to aid in learning that we have developed though everyday life. There are methods to learning that if used correctly can greatly increase the chances for success such as making future goals. The ability to think critically is essential to becoming a good student. By having good critical thinking skills you will produce great schoolwork and make better choices. The University of Phoenix has a vast amount of resources to aid in student learning. There are strategies to learning and tools to be explored at the university library and writing center. While everyone has different learning styles, establishing educational goals, exploring university resources, employing academic integrity, and developing excellent critical thinking skills leads to academic success. In order to be successful educational goals must be established. Koch and Nafziger (2011) believed that goals affect people’s perceptions of the future. Having goals keeps you on track and makes it clear what it takes to achieve them. According to Koch and Nafziger (2011), “We show that setting a challenging goal for future performance...
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...such a distinguished nation. Americans in their desire for more may have compromise their ethics. Are people willing to get ahead at any cost? Most people in American society live busy, hectic lives and this affects all facets of life. In the academic environment, students face grave pressure from others as well as internally to perform well (McCabe 2001). Plagiarism is one aspect of ethics in academia where students may find themselves compromising. In a study by Bill Bowers of “over 5,000 students on 99 different campuses, 75% of the respondents had engaged in one or more incidents of academic dishonesty (McCabe, 2001, pg. 220). Although this study is a frightening and awakening find, as Carter, Bishop, and Kravits (2007) stated, “Plagiarism usually starts accidentally during research” (Chap. 8, wk.2). Time restraints, improper planning or just misinformation can all lead to plagiarism. Whether intentional or unintentional, plagiarism is still unethical and illegal. In America’s demanding and competitive society, ethics may have taken a back seat all in the name of progress. Technology has allowed people to enjoy a more advanced, more efficient quality of life, though this also may contribute to the ease with which students are “dishonest.” Plagiarism will certainly affect more than just students education. With the population growing in our nation, so does the number of students attending the public and private universities that this nation has to offer. A major issue with...
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...designed to give you an insight into how the course will be run. The BTEC first award is a 120 guided learning hour course which will give you a vocational qualification. It will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to help prepare you for employment or to lead on to further areas of study. The course consists of 4 core units for the complete qualification which have specific learning outcomes. Three units have been broken down into assignment tasks which form part of a number of central assignment briefs. In addition, there will be an external examination to assess the remaining unit. The tasks cover different assessment criteria and are designed for you to produce finished pieces of work which also compliment and act as learning tools for each other and produce a complete interrelating body of work. As the course is vocational you will be visiting places of work, meeting and working with practising scientists and learning how to develop science with a set purpose. You will be able to discuss and evaluate the progress and end results of your work. You will also look at a variety of issues within the health and social care sector. The assignment tasks will be assessed and internally verified by your teachers and an external verifier will assess your work. The examination will be assessed externally. You will be given definite deadline dates for each assignment task. There will be continual comments/exchanges about your work and an interim feedback...
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...designed to give you an insight into how the course will be run. The BTEC first award is a 120 guided learning hour course which will give you a vocational qualification. It will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to help prepare you for employment or to lead on to further areas of study. The course consists of 4 core units for the complete qualification which have specific learning outcomes. Three units have been broken down into assignment tasks which form part of a number of central assignment briefs. In addition, there will be an external examination to assess the remaining unit. The tasks cover different assessment criteria and are designed for you to produce finished pieces of work which also compliment and act as learning tools for each other and produce a complete interrelating body of work. As the course is vocational you will be visiting places of work, meeting and working with practising scientists and learning how to develop science with a set purpose. You will be able to discuss and evaluate the progress and end results of your work. You will also look at a variety of issues within the health and social care sector. The assignment tasks will be assessed and internally verified by your teachers and an external verifier will assess your work. The examination will be assessed externally. You will be given definite deadline dates for each assignment task. There will be continual comments/exchanges about your work and an interim feedback...
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...Examine what changes I want to make in own leadership style, and give reasons why. Give examples of how this will affect my work going forward. Examine what changes I want to make in own leadership style, and give reasons why. Give examples of how this will affect my work going forward. Plagiarism Declaration I know that plagiarism is wrong. Plagiarism is to use another’s work and pretend that it is one’s own. Allowing another to copy my work and use it as their own is also plagiarism. This assignment is my own work. I have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of passing it off as his or her own work. I acknowledge that working with someone on my assignment is allowed, but only if a mutual effort is made and different examples and, where necessary, wording is used. Signature: ....868.... Plagiarism Declaration I know that plagiarism is wrong. Plagiarism is to use another’s work and pretend that it is one’s own. Allowing another to copy my work and use it as their own is also plagiarism. This assignment is my own work. I have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of passing it off as his or her own work. I acknowledge that working with someone on my assignment is allowed, but only if a mutual effort is made and different examples and, where necessary, wording is used. Signature: ....868.... Introduction If someone asked me before I started my MBA what changes...
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...relating your arguments to the relevant case studies as specified towards each task. L1 Understand current issues in the travel and tourism sector TASK 1 You need to choose a destination which is familiar to you and analyse the level of tourism development. Your report should include latest available statistics regarding the number of tourists and main tourism markets and how tourism affects local economy, social life and environment. You can use statistical information from government pages, newspapers and journals. Present your project with a written report (approximately 1,000 words). Address 1.1 and 1.2. P1.1 Analyse issues currently driving change in the travel and tourism sector P1.2 Analyse different current issues using appropriate methods and resources L2 Understand current trends in the travel and tourism sector TASK 2 For this task, you will need to work as a part of a team (no more than six persons) and create one MS PowerPoint presentation. Your team should choose one alternative form of tourism and provide a comprehensive description about it, including definition, popular destinations, statistics and overview. You must include at least one case study which should be relevant and supported with up-to date information. Useful topic examples: Heritage Tourism in Romania, Eco Tourism in Costa Rica, Community-based tourism in Kenya, etc. Your presentation will be no more than 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions. Each member of your team should...
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