Plagiarism Tutorial

Plagiarism Tutorial

Created by: Katherine Reyes PTRE 630 - Prof. Dra. Romelis Guzmán

Content

4. How to Avoid Plagiarism

3.Plagiarism Consequences

1. Objective

2. Defenition

6. Plagiarism detection tools

7. Research Ethics and Academic Work

5. How to cite and reference sources

10. Video

9. Additional Resources

8. Message for the parents

11. Conclusion

12. References

Objective of the tutorial:

The objective of this tutorial is to raise awareness among parents and students about the importance of academic ethics and respect for intellectual property, explaining what plagiarism is, its consequences, and how to prevent it through the proper use of citations and references according to APA guidelines (7th edition). Additionally, it aims to encourage active participation of parents as guides in the learning process, promoting the development of research skills and academic integrity in their children.

What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's ideas, words, or work as your own without giving proper credit. This can include copying texts, using data, images, or any intellectual material without citing the original source. Plagiarism is not only an ethical violation but can also carry significant academic and legal consequences.

Consequences of plagiarism

Committing plagiarism can lead to various repercussions, such as:

• Academic: Nullification of grades, suspension, or even expulsion from the educational institution.

• Professional: Damage to reputation, loss of credibility, and possible workplace sanctions.

• Legal: Potential lawsuits for copyright infringement, which may result in fines or criminal penalties.

How to avoid plagiarism...

To prevent plagiarism, it is essential to:

• Understand what constitutes plagiarism: Recognize the different forms it can take, such as direct copying, paraphrasing without citation, and self-plagiarism.
• Properly cite sources: Whenever using someone else's ideas or words, it is necessary to provide the appropriate reference.
• Paraphrase correctly: When rewording others' ideas, ensure the writing is original and distinct from the source text, and cite the source.
• Use plagiarism detection tools: These can help identify non-original content before submitting a paper.

How to create citations and references according to APA 7th edition

The American Psychological Association (APA) provides clear guidelines for citing sources. Below is a basic guide:

• In-text citation: Include the author's last name and the year of publication.
• Format: (Last Name, Year)
• Example: (García, 2020)

• Reference list: At the end of the document, provide full details of all cited sources.

• Format for books:
• Last Name, Initial. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
• Example: García, J. (2020). Introduction to Academic Research. University Press.
• Format for journal articles:

• Last Name, Initial. (Year). Title of the article. Name of the Journal, volume(issue), pages.
• Example: López, M. (2018). Ethics in Scientific Research. Journal of Ethics, 15(2), 45–60.

Plagiarism detection tools

There are various tools that help identify potential cases of plagiarism, including:

• Turnitin: A large database that compares academic papers to detect similarities.
• Plagscan: Analyzes documents for duplicated content on the internet and other sources.
• Grammarly: In addition to checking grammar, it also offers plagiarism detection.

Research and Academic Work Ethics

Ethics in research involves honesty, integrity, and respect for intellectual property. It is essential that students and professionals recognize and value the contributions of others, avoiding dishonest practices such as plagiarism. Promoting a culture of academic integrity strengthens trust within the educational and scientific community.

Message for Parents:

Dear parents, your support is essential in your children's learning process. However, it is important to remember that doing the work for them does not help them learn. Your role is to guide them, read the instructions with them, and motivate them — not to replace their effort.When parents complete assignments or projects for their children, the students miss the opportunity to develop essential skills such as research, critical thinking, and responsibility. They also lose the chance to learn from their mistakes and experience the pride of achieving their goals on their own. Helping your children does not mean doing the work for them; it means accompanying them through their learning journey, teaching them the importance of ethics, perseverance, and academic honesty. In this way, they will grow into responsible students, ready to face future challenges. This is a valuable opportunity to teach them that true success comes from effort, dedication, and continuous learning.

Additional Resources

To explore this topic further, the following resources are recommended:

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Edition):

Official guide for citations and references.

Citation machine

A free online tool that helps students and professionals create citations and bibliographic references in different styles, such as APA (7th edition), MLA, Chicago, and more.

University of Puerto Rico – Guide on Plagiarism and Citations:

Provides detailed information on how to avoid plagiarism and cite correctly.

Video

For a visual and practical understanding of how to avoid plagiarism and correctly cite according to APA 7th edition, you can watch the following video:

Conclusion

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

In conclusion, promoting academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism is essential to shaping responsible, critical, and honest students. Beyond simply following rules, it is about valuing effort, creativity, and personal learning. Parents play a key role by accompanying and guiding their children, teaching them that true success comes from personal work and respect for the ideas of others. Fostering academic honesty not only prepares students for school but also for life, helping to form individuals with integrity who are committed to their future.

Thomas A. Edison

References:

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7ª ed.). APA. García, J. (2020). Introducción a la investigación académica. Editorial Universitaria. López, M. (2018). Ética en la investigación científica. Revista de Ética, 15(2), 45-60. Universidad de Puerto Rico. (2025). Plagio - APA, 7ma edición - Citas y Referencias - LibGuides. Recuperado de https://uprrp.libguides.com/apa7

Remember to cite your sources