Day 6- Avoiding Plagiarism and Summary

Today You Will Learn How To:

• Explain a summary.
• Evaluate the characteristics of a summary.

Class Today:

• Final Memo Review
• Show me your most recent memo revision and let's discuss. 
• Plagiarism
• Discuss the "Revision and Rhodes" article in small groups with these questions:
• What surprised you about this article?
• Do you agree with Yang?
• Have you collaborated with your classmates or colleagues on projects? Was collaboration common in your home country?
• How does this article relate to what you understand about plagiarism?
• Warm-Up
• What did you do last weekend? Please share in google docs.
• Read this article and write down the main points.
• Powerpoint
• Follow along with this powerpoint. This is just an introduction to summary writing.
• Look at this sample summary and discuss in groups. This summary earned an "A." Why? 
• (If time) Compare the sample summary with the main points you wrote from the Chilli's/Red Lobster article earlier. 

Next Class: Continue Summary

Homework:
1.) The final revision of your memo is due Saturday, June 27th by NOON.
2.) Do Part 2 of the Plagiarism Tutorial-Plagiarism or Not.