Avoiding Plagiarism Unit – Types of Plagiarism Worksheets, Games & Activities

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Take a proactive approach to preventing plagiarism with these interactive lessons and activities! Help your students understand and avoid plagiarism by exploring types of plagiarism, plagiarism examples, and creating a classroom plagiarism policy together.  Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®.

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Included with this Avoiding Plagiarism Unit:

• Plagiarism Interactive Slideshow Lesson  – Microsoft PowerPoint® & Google Slides
• Types of Plagiarism Task Card Activity – Digital & Print
• Types of Plagiarism Handbook
• Types of Plagiarism Graphic Organizer – Digital & Print
• Plagiarism Bingo Game – Print
• Plagiarism Questionnaire – Digital & Print
• Plagiarism Likert Scale Posters for 4-Corners Activity – Print
• Editable Plagiarism Policy Template – Google Docs® and Microsoft Word®
• Detailed Answer Keys
• Teacher Instructions for using this resource

Resources Included with this Avoiding Plagiarism Unit:

1. Plagiarism Lesson – Different Types of Plagiarism Handbook and Activities

This lesson explores the different types of plagiarism to help students avoid academic dishonesty in their writing. Explore the following types of plagiarism with your students:

• Direct Plagiarism

• Patchwork Plagiarism

• Self-Plagiarism

• Ghost Writing / Ghost Editing

• Echo Plagiarism

You can begin the lesson with an inquiry-based activity using the Plagiarism Task Cards. These include 18 cards that feature definitions of different types of plagiarism, ethical dilemmas, and case scenarios. For a station-based activity, you can set up each station with one type of plagiarism, one ethical dilemma, and one case scenario. Students can then use the Guided Worksheets to respond to the task cards at each station. These task cards are a great entry point into the Avoiding Plagiarism Unit as they allow students to critically analyze and discuss real-world situations.

After completing the task card activity, you can introduce the Plagiarism Slideshow Lesson. This lesson teaches students about the five different types of plagiarism and examines common examples of plagiarism. It also includes discussion questions to consolidate learning. This slideshow is an essential component of your Avoiding Plagiarism Unit, providing direct instruction that complements the hands-on activities.

Students can also read through the Types of Plagiarism Handbook. This informational handout explains that plagiarism can be both accidental and intentional and that certain consequences may be implemented in both circumstances. It also discusses how plagiarism exists in both academic and professional spheres. Finally, it defines each type of plagiarism so that students have these definitions for future reference.

Students can then respond to the scenarios outlined in the Types of Plagiarism Graphic Organizer. These worksheets explore 13 common examples of plagiarism that you’ve likely experienced in your classroom, including scenarios involving accidental plagiarism and artificial intelligence. Students must identify each type of plagiarism and explain their reasoning. This part of the Avoiding Plagiarism Unit ensures that students can apply their learning in realistic academic contexts.

2. Editable Plagiarism Policy – Plagiarism Questions, Worksheets, and 4-Corner Activity

This plagiarism lesson includes plagiarism questions and an editable plagiarism policy template to establish classroom guidelines for handling plagiarism. It fits seamlessly within the larger Avoiding Plagiarism Unit by guiding students in establishing expectations and taking ownership of their academic integrity.

The plagiarism questionnaire uses a Likert scale to gauge your students’ understanding of plagiarism. It asks students questions regarding accidental plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and assisting others to plagiarize. It also prompts them to discuss the consequences of different types of plagiarism and whether or not paraphrasing and citations are always effective strategies to avoid plagiarism.

This resource also includes a set of Likert scale posters that can be used to facilitate a “4 corners” activity to share students’ opinions about plagiarism. Set these posters around the room, with the “Neutral” Likert ranking in the middle of the classroom. After completing the plagiarism questionnaire, students can move to different stations around the room to indicate how they align with each statement. Students can discuss as a group and share their thoughts with the rest of the class. I like to have “neutral” students move to a corner of the room after hearing their classmates’ opinions.

This Plagiarism Questionnaire and 4-Corners Activity will help to formatively assess your students’ views towards plagiarism. This can help you to lay a foundation for collaboratively writing a classroom policy. The Editable Plagiarism Policy Template is formatted for Google Docs® and Microsoft Word®. Students will be prompted to define plagiarism, outline steps they can take to avoid plagiarism, and establish consequences for plagiarizing. After writing this policy together, simply print it off and have each student sign it. Creating a class contract makes the Avoiding Plagiarism Unit a shared responsibility between you and your students.

3. Plagiarism Bingo Game – Identifying & Avoiding Plagiarism Activity

Want a memorable and engaging way to explore examples of plagiarism with your students? This Plagiarism Bingo Game will evaluate your students’ understanding of different instances of plagiarism while sparking discussions about academic integrity in your classroom. It’s a perfect way to conclude the Avoiding Plagiarism Unit with a fun, collaborative activity.

This resource includes 20 unique Bingo game cards. Each Bingo game card features a range of terms such as direct plagiarism, ghost writing, patchwork plagiarism, self-plagiarism, AI-generated content, and more. When a scenario card is called, students will have to match it with the correct Bingo square. This interactive review helps reinforce everything covered in the Avoiding Plagiarism Unit in a way that is both formative and enjoyable.

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To access the digital version of these worksheets, simply follow the instructions within the resource to copy the files directly to your Google Drive®.