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Title of
Unit
Curriculu
m Area
Plagiarism
Grade Level
U.S. History
Time
Frame
3 days
Understandings
Participants will understand that:
Plagiarism is unethical
Plagiarism is taking credit for someone elses work
Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional
How to use others work correctly
Related Misconceptions:
Essential Questions:
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Overarching Question:
Topical Questions:
How is plagiarism defined?
How is copyright defined?
How can I use someone elses work
without committing plagiarism?
Skills
Participants will be able to:
Avoid plagiarism
Avoid copyright
Stage 2 - Evidence
Performance Task(s)
Participants will be able to:
View the modules instructional video on plagiarism and copyright
Create a presentation over plagiarism using a Web 2.0 presentation tool.
Email presentation link to teacher
Other Evidence
(e.g. tests, quizzes, work samples, observations)
Class discussions
Presentation
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presentation?
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Appendix D (Grading Rubric)
Web 2.0 Plagiarism Presentation
Grading Rubric
Name: _____________________________________
Category
Content
Provides a clear
definition of
plagiarism and tips
on how to avoid it
Provides an
overview of
plagiarism, but
may lack a clear
definition or clear
tips on how to
avoid plagiarism
Makes use of font,
color, graphics,
and effects but
occasionally these
detract from the
presentation
content.
Presentation was
emailed to teacher
1 day past due
date
Content is minimal;
lacking a definition
and/or tips on how
to avoid plagiarism
Appearance
Makes excellent
use of font, color,
graphics, and
effects to enhance
the presentation.
Time
&
Delivery
Presentation link
was emailed to
teacher by
assigned due date