Intensive Reading and Writing

Use the sections below to explore information sources, evaluate materials, cite your work and avoid plagiarism.

What are my information choices?

1. Books

ATI Library has both ebook and print books.

2. Print trade publications

3. Websites

Wikipedia is a great place for background information.

4. Library databases

ATI Library offers you access to scholarly databases and online journals.

5. Images

Use images from the OSU databases. Another option is to use Google Images, but do not plagiarize.

Evaluating Your Sources

Keep this in mind when reviewing information sources.

Citations

Use the resources below for citation help.

Types of plagiarism
TypeDescription
1. Sham ParaphrasingMaterial copied verbatim from text and source acknowledged in-line but represented as paraphrased.
2. Illicit ParaphrasingMaterial paraphrased from text without in-line acknowledgement of source.
3. Other PlagiarismMaterial copied from another student's assignment with the knowledge of the other student.
4. Verbatim CopyingMaterial copied verbatim from text without in-line acknowledgement of the source.
5. RecyclingSame assignment submitted more than once for different courses.
6. GhostwritingAssignment written by third party and represented by student as own work.
7. PurloiningAssignment copied from another student's assignment or other person's paper without that person's knowledge.

 

Source: Walker, J. (1998). Student plagiarism in universities: what are we doing about it? Higher Education Research & Development, 17(1), 89-106, p. 103.

Use of generative AI
TypeDescription
AI-Generated WorkSubmitting work generated wholly or in large part by artificial intelligence as your own without instructor permission.
Unacknowledged AI UseUsing AI tools to generate ideas, text, or analysis without acknowledging that assistance when required.
Improper AI AssistanceUsing AI in ways not allowed by the instructor or course guidelines.