Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Chp.9- Plagiarism- Case Study Report


1. Statement of The Problem
A: Definition
Igor was anxious about his twenty-five-page paper that he wanted to get an excellent grade on the paper but it’s near the due date. Worst of all, writing has been extremely difficult for him. Therefore, he turned to ask his friend, George, for help. George gave Igor a paper with the same topic as Igor’s paper. Finally, Igor turned it in to his professor. The next day professor gave Igor a piece of paper about the University Academic Integrity Policy and warned him of the behavior of plagiarism.

B: Analysis
Although Igor realized that if professor found out that he did not write the paper by himself, he would be expelled from his school. Under the stress of deadline, Igor plagiarized on his paper, and did not tell the truth to his professor at first. Finally he regretted about his plagiarism behavior.

2. Suggestion of Possible Solutions
(1). Ask professor for another chance.
(2). Tell professor the truth in the beginning.
(3). Igor can reference George’s paper and turn it into his words.

3. Evaluation of possible Solutions
(1). Advantage: He can get another chance from professor to make up his fault.
Disadvantage: He may not have time to do the new research paper.
(2). Advantage: He can get another chance to make up the plagiarism.
Disadvantage: He will not get a new chance because he makes professor much angry.
(3). Advantage: He can make his paper done before the deadline, and he accomplishes his paper with his words.
Disadvantage: He may not have time to think about how to do with his paper.

4. Selection of a Solution
A. Choice
Solution (3): Igor can reference George’s paper and turn it into his words.

B. Justification
Reference other’s paper can make him having much more ideas about the topic of his paper. In this way, he can submit his research paper in time without plagiarizing, and will not make the problem of plagiarism. Thus, the best solution is to reference other’s paper and turn it into his own words.

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