**Title:** Paraphrasing, Quotations, and Academic Integrity
**Attendance:**
– Number of students absent: 7 (Cyclo, Abdel, Bexat, Johnny Beck, plus three unnamed)
**Topics Covered:**
1. **Introduction and Attendance:**
– Attendance was taken, noting several students absent.
2. **Understanding Paraphrasing and Quotations:**
– The importance of paraphrasing and quotations in academic writing was discussed.
– Paraphrasing was defined and differentiated from direct quotations.
– The connection between paraphrasing, quotation, and plagiarism was emphasized.
3. **Avoiding Plagiarism:**
– The severe consequences of plagiarism in academic settings were highlighted.
– The cultural perspective on academic writing and the value of original student work were addressed.
4. **Techniques for Effective Paraphrasing:**
– Reviewed the need for citations in paraphrasing.
– Discussed the professional approach to paraphrasing by using memory and notes.
– Provided seven rules for paraphrasing, including changing word forms, using synonyms, and altering sentence structure.
– Emphasized the importance of not changing key terms or proper nouns.
5. **Practical Paraphrasing Exercise:**
– Students engaged in an exercise to practice paraphrasing using provided materials and rules.
– Students were instructed to paraphrase two out of three passages and explain which rules they used.
**Actionable Items:**
– **Review of Paraphrasing Techniques:**
– Reinforce the rules of paraphrasing in future sessions.
– Address any common errors or misconceptions observed during the exercise.
– **Monitoring Plagiarism:**
– Remain vigilant for signs of plagiarism in student work.
– Provide additional support or clarification on citation practices as needed.
– **Student Engagement:**
– Follow up with absent students to ensure they catch up on missed material.
– Encourage students to ask questions and participate actively in discussions.
**Homework:**
– Students were assigned to come to class with a short celebrity biography for an exercise involving paraphrasing in the next session.