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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Sham Paraphrasing | Material copied verbatim from text and source acknowledged in-line but represented as paraphrased. |
| 2. Illicit Paraphrasing | Material paraphrased from text without in-line acknowledgement of source. |
| 3. Other Plagiarism | Material copied from another student's assignment with the knowledge of the other student. |
| 4. Verbatim Copying | Material copied verbatim from text without in-line acknowledgement of the source. |
| 5. Recycling | Same assignment submitted more than once for different courses. |
| 6. Ghostwriting | Assignment written by third party and represented by student as own work. |
| 7. Purloining | Assignment 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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| AI-Generated Work | Submitting work generated wholly or in large part by artificial intelligence as your own without instructor permission. |
| Unacknowledged AI Use | Using AI tools to generate ideas, text, or analysis without acknowledging that assistance when required. |
| Improper AI Assistance | Using AI in ways not allowed by the instructor or course guidelines. |