Title: Paraphrasing Skills and Plagiarism Awareness
Attendance:
– Absent students: Mahabat, Medina, Tina
– Total absent: 3
Topics Covered:
– Introduction to paraphrasing techniques
– Goal: Practice paraphrasing skills
– Importance of avoiding plagiarism emphasized
– Review of academic integrity and plagiarism
– Consequences of plagiarism (e.g., expulsion)
– Quotation vs. Paraphrasing
– Proper use of quotations
– Guidelines for paraphrasing effectively
– Attribution statements in academic writing
– Importance of verb inclusion in English
– Detailed paraphrasing strategies
– Phrase by phrase paraphrasing with examples
– Practice exercises
– Students tasked with paraphrasing given texts
Actionable Items:
– Review of paraphrasing techniques
– Ensure proper understanding and application
– Emphasize the importance of academic honesty
– Reinforce consequences of plagiarism
– Prepare for the final essay structure discussion
– Scheduled for next Wednesday’s class
Homework:
– Final essay due date: December 16th, in the morning
– Preparation for next week’s class on essay structure